Chili Tortilla Chips
- 48 ounces (6 cups) peanut oil
- 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pour the peanut oil into a large (11 x 4-inch) stainless steel pot fitted with a candy thermometer; you want the oil to be at least 1-inch deep.
- Heat the oil to about 380 degrees, or almost smoking.
- Cut the tortillas in quarters (they will seem large) and add them in batches to the hot oil without crowding them.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once to brown evenly.
- Remove the tortillas with a flat wire strainer or tongs and place them on a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
- Continue cooking the chips until they're all fried.
- Meanwhile, combine the salt, chipotle powder, chili powder, and cumin in a small bowl.
- While the chips are still hot, sprinkle them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
peanut oil, corn tortillas, kosher salt, ground chipotle powder, ground chili powder, ground cumin
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/chili-tortilla-chips-recipe.html (may not work)