Directions

Preheat 1/4" inch of cooking oil in a wide frying pan. You will need 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups of oil depending on how wide your pan is.
You will prepare the chips in batches. Place a single layer of tortilla pieces in the hot oil and cook until they are just turning golden brown.
Remove as soon as they turn golden otherwise they will burn which happens very quickly. Continue frying batches until you have cooked all of the tortilla pieces.
Place the tortilla chips in a deep bowl lined with paper towels to remove the excess oil.
Salt if desired.