National Tortilla Chip Day
On February 24th, National Tortilla Chip Day is celebrated with a crunchy chip that offers a variety of ways to enjoy it. The chip's history and many ways to enjoy this delectable snack food are also included in the day's recap..
Everyone loves tortilla chips! We most often served them with salsa, chile con queso, acamole, cheese dips, or other dips. Corn tortillas are cut into wedges and then fried, and Tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas cut into wedges and then fried. Corn, vegetable oil, salt, and water are all used to make tortillas. Traditionally made with yellow corn, tortillas can also be made with white, blue, or red corn.
Even though tortilla chips have always been considered Mexican food, called tostadas, they were first mass-produced in Los Angeles in the late 1940s. Rebecca Webb Carranza receives praise for making the crisp chips so popular. In Los Angeles, She and her husband owned a deli and tortilla factory. And its development was almost by accident!
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The misshapen tortilla was discarded by the tortilla manufacturing machine, sparking was ignited. Carranza's discovered that triangles could be cut into triangles and fried. El Zarape Tortilla Factory's El Zarape Tortilla Factory sold them for a penny a bag. In 1994, Carranza was given the Golden Tortilla Award for her contribution to the Mexican food industry.
Nachos is another favorite dish made with tortilla chips. In 1943, Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya invented the dish we'll all remember as nachos. With melted or shredded cheese, the tortilla chips are served. Addition toppings are often added, such as meat, salsa, refried beans, tomatoes, diced onion, lettuce, olives, jalapenos, and sour cream.
How to celebrate #nationaltortillachipday
- Celebrate by eating tortilla chips!
- Make some nachos
- Make homemade tortilla chips. Make homemade tortilla chips
- Make tortilla chips with your favorite toppings for friends and family
- Visit a local restaurant for the best fresh-made chips Don't forget to give them a shout-out, too!
- On social media, use the hashtag #NationalTortillaChipDay to post
History of national tortilla chip day has influenced national tortilla chip day traditions
We're not sure who invented this day, but we're pretty sure they loved tortilla chips. We'll let you know when we learn more.
Tortilla chip FAQ
Q. How many calories are in a tortilla chip? About ten calories per A. One tortilla chip, which is about 10 calories.
Q. Is there grain-free tortilla chips?
A. Yes! Yes! For some ideas, visit National Grain-Free Day.
Q. Who honors National Tortilla Chip Day?
A. Anyone who likes tortilla chips is honored on the day. To make the occasion even better, you may even find deals at restaurants and pubs to make the meal even better.
