Description
Mexican-inspired Homemade Nacho Cheese Doritos blend zesty spices with crispy tortilla perfection. Crunchy corn chips packed with bold cheese flavor will become your new snack obsession.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil (for brushing and frying)
Cheese and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
Preparation Aid:
- Non-stick spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty seasoning blend by meticulously pulverizing Parmesan cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt using a spice grinder, mortar and pestle, or food processor until achieving a fine, uniform powder consistency.
- Prepare tortillas by lightly coating one side with vegetable oil (30 milliliters or ), then stack and slice into triangular shapes by first halving each tortilla and subsequently dividing each half into three equal wedges.
- For oven-baked method, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Cover baking sheets with parchment paper, arranging tortilla triangles in a single, non-overlapping layer.
- Bake tortilla triangles for 12-14 minutes, monitoring closely to ensure even golden-brown coloration and crisp texture. Remove from oven and lightly mist with non-stick cooking spray.
- Generously dust the warm chips with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage across each triangle.
- For deep-frying alternative, heat 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) of cooking oil in a Dutch oven or large frying pan to 175°C (350°F).
- Carefully submerge tortilla triangles in small batches, frying for approximately 2 minutes and rotating to achieve uniform crispness and golden color.
- Extract chips using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towel-lined surfaces. Immediately season with spice blend while still warm.
- Allow chips to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container or ziplock bag, which will maintain crispness for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Crafting these homemade Doritos is a flavor adventure that transforms simple tortillas into crunchy, zesty snacks bursting with bold spice combinations.
- Dorito dust is the secret weapon, blending Parmesan and spices to create an explosive taste profile that mimics the beloved chip brand.
- Baking offers a healthier alternative to frying, producing crisp triangles with less oil while maintaining that signature crunch.
- Frying creates an extra crispy texture that closely resembles traditional store-bought chips, perfect for those wanting an authentic experience.
- Storing chips in an airtight container ensures maximum freshness and maintains their satisfying crunchiness for up to five days after preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking, Frying, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg