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    Home » Recipes » Quick and Easy Homemade Spiced Tortilla Chips Recipe

    Published: Apr 5, 2023 · Updated: Apr 5, 2023 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Quick and Easy Homemade Spiced Tortilla Chips Recipe

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    Text: Spiced tortilla chips (semi-homemade) on top of an image of seasoned tortilla chips in a white bowl next to a sheet pan full of tortilla chips.

    This Spiced Tortilla Chips recipe starts with store-bought tortilla chips that are jazzed up with delicious savory spices. They are the perfect semi-homemade snack for game-day gatherings or impromptu backyard parties. It's a quick appetizer idea and easy even for the laziest of entertainers. (Like me!)

    A white bowl filled with spiced tortilla chips on top of a kitchen towel next to a pitcher of lemonade on a wooden tray.
    Let's make this scrumptious spiced tortilla chips recipe!
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    • A semi-homemade snack you'll love
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Spiced Tortilla Chips
    • Variations
    • Tools
    • Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More easy snack recipes
    • Seasoned Tortilla Chips Recipe

    A semi-homemade snack you'll love

    Seasoned tortilla chips are going to replace your go-to chips and salsa appetizer. Is that a bold statement? Yes. But trust me.

    I love serving tortilla chips and salsa at parties (who doesn't?), but while they are delicious, the same bag of chips and jar of salsa at every get-togethe gets kind of stale.

    Related post: Fried Cheerios with Truffle Oil and Parmesan

    Instead, you have to whip up this homemade tortilla chips seasoning and make spiced tortilla chips instead. It's just as easy making chip dip, thanks to store-bought tortilla chips and pantry staples like onion and garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder.

    Let me show you how to jazz up store-bought tortilla chips. They are a savory snack your guests won't be able to get enough of so make a double batch.

    Appetizers on a food table at a party with text next to it.

    Ingredients

    Spices, olive oil and a bag of tortilla chips to jazz up store bought tortilla chips.
    Here's what you'll need to make Spiced Tortilla Chips.
    • chili powder
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • paprika
    • olive oil spray
    • tortilla chips

    I love that the spices in this seasoning mix are always in my pantry and they can be found at any grocery or big box store.

    Paprika adds depth and complements the warm chili powder so well. I like this mix of spices for tortilla chips but you could also use taco seasoning if you prefer.

    Olive oil spray can be found with all of the oils in the grocery store. But you can also use a teaspoon of olive oil if that is all you have.

    I like to buy a hearty chip for this recipe. But, of course, you can use your favorite brand or even make them from scratch (but I'm slightly afraid of hot oil...)

    See the printable recipe card for quantities and full recipe.

    How to Make Spiced Tortilla Chips

    A plastic Ziplock bag filled with tortilla chips to be seasoned.

    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

    Gently add tortilla chips to a large Ziplock bag.

    Spray in a little olive oil.

    Open jars of spices next to a small bowl of DIY spice seasoning for tortilla chips.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

    Step 3

    Add to the bag and shake to coat chips.

    Close up image of seasoned and baked tortilla chips on a sheet pan.

    Step 4

    Lay the seasoned chips out on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake for about 10 minutes.

    Store bought tortilla chips seasoned with spice mix in a white bowl, next to a sheet pan filled with tortilla chips.

    Serve in a bowl on their own or with dips and salsa.

    Alternate method

    You can skip the zipper bag method and just lay the chips out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil (or drizzle with oil) and sprinkle on the seasoning generously.

    If you choose, you can flip each chip over and do the same thing on the other side. Bake as noted above.

    Variations

    • Spicy - If you want your seasoned tortilla chips a bit on the spicy side, you can add cayenne pepper.
    • Smoky - Add cumin and substitute smoked paprika for the regular paprika.
    • Kid-friendly - Make them sweet with cinnamon and sugar instead. Churro chips anyone?
    • Lime - Give them an extra tang with a squeeze of fresh lime juice once they've come out of the oven.

    Tools

    Here are a few tools that will help you make this recipe perfect on the first try:

    • Baking pan
    • Misto oil sprayer - this is great if you want to avoid aerosol cans of olive oil.

    Tips

    • Because all tortilla chips have different levels of salt, it's important to do a quick test with the seasoning before baking. Just add some seasoning to a chip and taste. Adjust salt in the seasoning before sprinkling on the rest of the chips.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you store spiced tortilla chips?

    Store in an air-tight container in the pantry or cabinet for up to one week.

    How do you get seasoning to stick to tortilla chips?

    In this recipe, I used olive oil spray, but any oil or butter would work. Just remember that every oil has a different smoke point so you'll want to watch them as they bake to make sure you aren't burning them.

    Seasoned tortilla chips on a sheet pan.

    This is the best lazy snack ever. They seem so impressive - you made custom tortilla chips! No one has to know that they took you less than 20 minutes.

    You probably won't go back to plain after tasting this DIY spiced seasoning for tortilla chips.

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    Close up image of spiced tortilla chips in a white bowl on top of a gray checked towel.

    Seasoned Tortilla Chips Recipe

    These Seasoned Tortilla Chips are a fast and flavorful snack idea for quick entertaining. Store-bought tortilla chips are jazzed up with a homemade spice mix to make a tasty, crunchy snack for any party.
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 6kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Measuring spoons
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • olive oil spray
    • Tortilla chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
    • Gently add tortilla chips to a large ziplock bag.
    • Spray in a little spray olive oil.
    • In a small bowl mix together the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
    • Add the seasoning mix to the bag and shake to coat chips.
    • Lay the chips out on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake for about 10 minutes.
    • Serve in a bowl on their own or with dips and salsa.

    Notes

    **Nutrition may not be accurate - it will vary depending on the kind and amount of tortilla chips you use.
    Spicy - If you want your seasoned tortilla chips a bit on the spicy side, you could add cayenne pepper.
    Smoky - Add cumin and substitute smoked paprika for the regular paprika?
    If you don't want to make these seasoned chips in a bag, you can lay the chips out on a pan in a single layer, spray or drizzle with oil and then sprinkle on the spice mix before baking. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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