Craving some tortilla chips? Try these baked tortilla chips with creamy white dip. They are simple to make and you can make them just the way you like. For instance, add some fajita spices to your chips while baking if you like your chips spicy. There’s nothing quite like a hot tortilla chip so, I make them at home all the time. If you’ve never heard of white dip to serve with your chips, it’s a mayonnaise-based sauce and sometimes has a ranch flavor added. Not all Mexican restaurants serve this creamy white dip with their tortilla chips. The sauce is said to have originated in Virginia Beach and is available in parts of North Carolina and Virginia. If you can’t get the white dip in your favorite restaurant, it’s easy to mix up some at home to serve with your favorite chips.
There are lots of different interpretations of the dip and you can play around with the ingredients to find your perfect balance of spices. This is the recipe that I use and love. The dip can be used for all sorts of things. It’s so versatile, I use it on burritos, potatoes, and just about anything that needs a dip.
Mexican Style White Dip and Baked Tortilla Chips
Equipment
- 1 Sheet Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Dip
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Mexican Oregano
- Dash salt
- Dash Pepper
Chips
- 1 Package Small Corn Tortillas
Instructions
For the Dip
- Mix all the ingredients together and refrigerate before serving
For the Chips
- Cut tortillas into triangles or strips if using for soup
- Place tortillas on a baking sheet and spray with a thin layer of oil
- Bake for 8 minutes
- Flip chips over and continue to cook for an additional 7-8 minutes
Notes
- You can season your chips before or after baking. I always salt after baking. If I am adding seasoning, I will add it before I cook the chips. Fajita seasoning is a good choice to use.
- Keep an eye out for your chips once you flip them. Some chips cook quicker than others and you don’t want to overcook them. White corn chips tend to cook a little faster than the yellow ones to me.
- The chips will crisp up once you take them out of the oven so if they seem a little chewy, let them cool for a few minutes.
- Ovens do vary so you may have to adjust your cooking times.
If you don’t have time to make your own chips or don’t want to wash those pans, then you can
try your favorite store-bought tortilla chips.
If you are looking for something else to snack on, make sure the check out our favorite Wegman’s Kettle Chips.
