Brief Summary
This video demonstrates how to make homemade tortilla chips similar to Julio's chips, focusing on achieving the right thickness and seasoning. It covers selecting the right tortillas, frying them to the perfect crispness, and applying seasoning effectively.
- Using extra-thin tortillas for optimal crispness.
- Frying the tortillas in hot oil (around 350°F) for about 3 minutes.
- Applying seasoning immediately after frying for better adhesion.
Selecting Tortillas and Oil
The video starts by discussing the ingredients needed to make homemade tortilla chips. The presenter uses corn oil for frying, though it's not her preferred choice. She emphasizes the importance of using extra-thin tortillas to achieve a similar texture to Julio's chips. Despite initial skepticism, she confirms that the extra-thin tortillas are indeed thinner, which is crucial for the final result.
Frying the Tortilla Chips
The process of frying the tortilla chips is highlighted, noting that it only takes about 3 minutes to fry them to the right crispness.
Seasoning the Chips
The video addresses a viewer's comment about Julio's chips having seasoning. The presenter confirms this and points out that Julio's applies seasoning heavily while the chips are still hot. She then explores the challenge of getting the seasoning to stick to both sides of the chips effectively.
