Description
Crispy and festive Halloween Skull Chips made from flour tortillas, perfect for spooky celebrations. Choose between deep frying for puffed, golden chips or baking for a crunchy, lighter option. Served with a vibrant, spooky salsa dip, these chips are an easy and fun snack to delight guests of all ages during Halloween.
Ingredients
Scale
Chips
- 3 flour tortillas, 7-inch
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Serving
- Salsa, for serving
- A dash of red food coloring (optional, for spooky salsa effect)
Instructions
- Cut skull shapes: Using a skull-shaped cookie cutter, cut out skull shapes from each 7-inch flour tortilla. You can cut approximately 4 skulls from each tortilla.
- Create eyes and mouth: Use the back end of a piping tip or a small round cutter to punch two holes for the eyes. For the mouth, use a small round fluted cutter to cut a mouth shape without cutting all the way through, giving it a natural look.
- Choose cooking method: You can either deep fry or bake the chips. Fried chips puff up for a more natural look, while baked chips stay flat and crunchy.
- Deep frying instructions: Pour vegetable oil into a small skillet or saucepan until it reaches about 1/2 to 3/4-inch depth. Heat over medium heat until about 325°F (moderately hot). Cook 2 to 3 chips at a time, frying until golden on both sides—approximately 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels and continue frying the remaining chips. Avoid high heat to prevent chips from browning too quickly before crisping.
- Baking instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place all skull cutouts in a single layer. Lightly spray the chips with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 14-18 minutes until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway through baking. Once done, transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Serve the chips with your favorite salsa. For a spooky twist, mix a dash of red food coloring into the salsa to create a fun Halloween dip.
Notes
- Deep frying at moderate heat ensures crispy, puffed chips without burning.
- Skull shapes can be substituted with any Halloween-themed cookie cutters.
- Use parchment paper to prevent baked chips from sticking.
- Add red food coloring to salsa for a fun, spooky presentation.
- Chips are best served fresh for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (deep frying) or 18 minutes (baking)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween chips, skull chips, tortilla chips, spooky snacks, deep fried chips, baked chips, Halloween party food