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Homemade Nacho Cheese Doritos

A crunchy, cheesy, and slightly spicy snack that can be baked or fried. Perfect for satisfying snack cravings and easily customizable to fit your mood.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chips
  • 8 pieces Corn tortillas or flour tortillas, but corn tastes closer to the real thing
  • 1 cup Neutral oil if frying; or cooking spray if baking
For the seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Cheese powder store bought cheddar powder works great
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt start here and adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar optional, enhances cheese flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder to taste
  • 1 pinch Cayenne to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut tortillas into triangles.
  2. If frying, heat oil in a small pot until a triangle sizzles right away.
  3. Fry the triangles in small batches to avoid crowding.
  4. If baking, place triangles on a sheet, spray lightly, and bake at 375°F until crisp, flipping once.
Seasoning
  1. While the chips are still warm, toss them in a big bowl with your nacho cheese seasoning.
  2. If the flavor is not sticking, lightly mist the chips with cooking spray before adding the seasoning.

Notes

For additional flavor variations, consider adding lime zest, brown sugar, or a ranch flavor mix. Store chips in an airtight container for optimal freshness.