HOMEMADE SALSA AND TORTILLA CHIPS

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced and seeded
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut oil, for frying
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
8 to 12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and toss.
  • For the chips:
  • Preheat peanut oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the salt and chipotle powder together in a small bowl.
  • Arrange the corn tortillas in a stack and cut into 6 equal wedges. Drop into the oil, in batches, and fry until crisp and golden. Remove from the fryer to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Sprinkle the chips immediately with the seasoned salt and serve with the salsa.

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