Hot, salty and straight from the fryer, these Chevys chips are the reason the salsa never stands a chance.
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Copycat Chevys Fresh Mex Fresh Tortilla Chips
Chevys Fresh Mex Fresh Tortilla Chips are house-cut corn tortillas fried until crisp and lightly salted, served warm.
This one is all about timing. Fry, salt, serve. Let them sit and they lose what makes them great. Fresh out of the oil is the whole point.
Quick Recipe Overview
- Best For: Appetizers, snacking, and pairing with salsa or dips.
- Flavor Profile: Crisp, lightly salty, and clean corn flavor.
- Skill Level: Easy.
- What Makes It Like the Restaurant: Fresh-fried tortillas and immediate seasoning recreate the Chevys experience.
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Chevys Fresh Mex
Chevys Fresh Mex built its reputation on bold Tex-Mex flavors and a strong focus on made-from-scratch elements, especially tortillas. Founded in California in the 1980s, the restaurant emphasized fresh preparation, often showcasing tortilla-making in the dining room.
That same commitment carries over to its chips, which are typically made from fresh tortillas and fried in-house. This approach gives them a distinct texture and flavor that sets them apart from packaged chips.
The Chips That Start Everything
Fresh Tortilla Chips are a staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex dining, typically made by cutting corn tortillas into wedges and frying them until crisp. Unlike packaged chips, fresh versions have a lighter texture and a more pronounced corn flavor.
The key is frying at the right temperature and seasoning immediately after cooking. This style has become a hallmark of many restaurants, where chips are served warm as a standard table starter, setting the tone for the meal.
Chevys Fresh Mex Fresh Tortilla Chips Recipe
Chevys Fresh Mex Fresh Tortilla Chips are light, crisp, and made in-house daily, served warm with a perfect balance of crunch and corn flavor. Make our Chevys Fresh Mex Fresh Tortilla Chips Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Fresh Tortilla Chips will taste just like Chevys Fresh Mex.
Yield: 48 Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- Canola Oil
- Eight 6-inch Corn Tortillas cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Fill a heavy-bottomed skillet with 3 inches of oil.
- Place skillet over high heat and heat oil to 350°F on a candy thermometer.
- Drop one small handful of tortillas wedges into the oil and cook for 45 seconds or until chips are crisp and deep gold in color, moving them around with tongs to ensure even cooking and prevent them from sticking together.
- Remove with a wire-mesh strainer to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
- Salt generously.
- Repeat until all wedges are fried.
- Serve warm.
Chevys Fresh Mex Fresh Tortilla Chips
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Questions People Ask
Why are restaurant chips better than store-bought?
They are fresher, often fried on-site, and served warm.
What oil is best for frying?
Neutral oils like vegetable or corn oil work best.
When should I salt the chips?
Immediately after frying while they are still hot.
Can I bake instead of fry?
You can, but frying gives the authentic texture and flavor.
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