Best 6 Fresh Fried Corn Chips With Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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For those who love a crispy, flavorful snack, fresh fried corn chips with tomatillo salsa is an absolute winner. This Mexican-inspired delicacy is a perfect party appetizer or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. The key to this recipe is using fresh, high-quality ingredients. You can make your own corn chips from scratch using a tortilla press, or you can use store-bought chips. Either way, make sure that the chips are fresh and crispy. The tomatillo salsa is also best made with fresh tomatillos, which can be found at most grocery stores. The combination of the crispy corn chips and the tangy, slightly spicy tomatillo salsa is irresistible.

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TOMATILLO SALSA



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Dare to deviate from tomato salsa and try this tomatillo-based version for a deliciously addictive change of pace. It's fantastic on its own with tortilla chips or served as a condiment alongside a variety of meats. -Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tomatillos, husked
1 medium tomato, quartered
1 small onion, cut into chunks
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add tomatillos. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain., Place the tomatillos, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and seasonings in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Amy Finley

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Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos (about 6 large), papery husks removed, rinsed
1/2 large onion, cut into thirds
2 serrano chiles, halved, seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss first 5 ingredients in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Roast in oven until tomatillos and onion are very soft, about 1 hour. Transfer contents of baking dish to processor and add cilantro. Puree until almost smooth. Transfer salsa to bowl. Chill or serve at room temperature.

SOFT FRIED TORTILLAS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA AND CHICKEN



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Onion     Appetizer     Fry     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Hot Pepper     Tomatillo     Cilantro     Tortillas     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 chalupas

Number Of Ingredients 16

For tomatillo salsa
1/2 lb fresh tomatillos, husks discarded and tomatillos rinsed and quartered
3 fresh green serrano chiles, coarsely chopped (including seeds)
1/4 cup chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, quartered
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
For chalupas
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 (4-inch) corn tortillas (see cooks' note, below)
1 cup shredded cooked chicken (from 1 chicken breast half)
2 to 3 tablespoons crema or crème fraîche
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1/3 cup finely crumbled queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese)

Steps:

  • Make salsa:
  • Purée tomatillos, chiles, onion, garlic, salt, and water in a blender until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then carefully add tomatillo purée (oil will splatter) and simmer, stirring, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and simmer 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Make chalupas:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in cleaned dried skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then briefly cook tortillas, 3 at a time, until softened and hot but still pale, about 10 seconds per side, adding more oil if necessary. Transfer tortillas with tongs to paper towels to drain briefly, then to a large shallow baking pan in oven to keep warm, arranging tortillas in one layer (overlapping slightly if necessary) and covering pan with foil.
  • Spread each warm tortilla with about 1 teaspoon salsa, then top sparingly with a few shreds of chicken. Thin crema with a little water and drizzle over chicken, then sprinkle with onion and cheese. Serve immediately.

TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE



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This authentic Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!

Provided by Kimberly Binning

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 serrano chile peppers, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and chile pepper into a saucepan. Season with cilantro, oregano, cumin, and salt; pour in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatillos are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Using a blender, carefully puree the tomatillos and water in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON TORTILLA CHIPS



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The fun of this recipe is that it can be tailored to your tastes. I'm a 'throw it in and see how it turns out' kind of cook, so please adjust the recipe to fit your own tastes. This recipe is best used immediately, as fresh fruit doesn't keep well in the refrigerator. If you prefer baked cinnamon chips, arrange the tortilla triangles in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and bake 5 to 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Watch them closely so they don't burn!

Provided by CRISSYF

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Fuji apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup oil for frying
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together Fuji apple, strawberries, kiwis, bananas, lime juice, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a medium heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Slice flour tortillas into triangles. Carefully place tortilla triangles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Place white sugar and cinnamon in a large ziplock plastic bag. Drop fried tortilla triangles into the bag and shake to coat.
  • Serve the cinnamon chips warm with the chilled fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 86.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

QUICK FRESH TOMATILLO SALSA



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Tomatillos, which are closer botanically to the gooseberry than to the tomato, have a wonderful acidic tang. To get the best out of them they should be simmered or grilled for about 10 minutes, until they're soft and the color has gone from pale green to olive. You can use them for a quick, blended salsa (like the one in this recipe) and also for a cooked salsa, which has a rounder, seared flavor. Use on tacos, or as chip or vegetable dip, or alongside grilled chicken or pork.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     condiments

Time 45m

Yield 2 cups, serving 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded for a milder salsa, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1/4 to 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (to taste)
Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1/4 to 1/2 cup water, as needed

Steps:

  • Place the tomatillos in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through, until softened and olive green. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a blender. Add the chiles, onion, cilantro, and 1/4 cup water to the blender and blend to a coarse puree. Transfer to a bowl, add salt, and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt, and set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn tortillas: Stale tortillas will not fry well and will be more likely to break apart. If you can't find fresh tortillas, you can make your own using masa harina.
  • Cut the tortillas into thin strips: This will help them fry evenly and will make them more crispy.
  • Fry the tortillas in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough that the tortillas sizzle when they are added to it. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the tortillas will not cook evenly. Fry the tortillas in batches if necessary.
  • Drain the tortillas on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil from the tortillas.

Conclusion:

Fresh-fried corn chips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a side dish with tacos or burritos. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own fresh-fried corn chips that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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