Store, uncovered for 2-3 days -- if they last that long: Deep-Fried & Crispy Corn Tortilla Chips (Totopos): Recipe yields 180 (15 dozen tortilla chips). When an oil smokes-watch out, it is ready to burn! Here are some easy tips: Be careful not to over crowd the pot. Cook the turkey about 3 to 4 minutes per pound. The turkey is done when the dark meat is at an internal temperature of 175° F to 180° F and all white meat is at an internal temperature of 165° F to 170° F. When the turkey is done, slowly lift it from the pot and place it in a pan or on paper towels to drain. You need to fry the chips twice, once to part cook them and a second time in hotter oil to give them crispiness and colour. (not so tasty!) To make the job easy and a bit more fool-proof, I choose to use a deep fryer to cook the potato chips. The first round is at a lower temperature to cook the inside of the potato and the second time you'll use a higher temperature to make the fries golden brown and crispy. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/73135/homestyle-potato-chips When it comes to the actual cooking, you want to fry the french fries twice. Do not crowd the pieces. When the deep-fryer returns to temperature, fry the second batch and continue this process until all totopos are fried. When the oil reaches 350 degrees, place a few of the chips in at a time to cook. To fry tortilla chips: First, heat 1/4 to 1/2 inches of oil in a skillet or Dutch oven (or you can use a deep fryer). https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/244540/fried-flour-tortilla-chips The Double-Fry Method . Frying Procedure Lower the food gently into the heated oil, using a wire basket, spoon or tongs. The first step in making anything fried is to make sure you have the right oil: Frying Oil 101 I recommend using an oil that has a high “smoke point” — the temperature to which it can be heated without smoking. The fryer will keep the temperature of your oil consistent and is easier to clean up than a pan full of hot oil. 385º to 395ºF - Cube of bread turns light brown in 20 seconds - Good for French fried potatoes, onions, eggplant; potato chips.