If your tortilla chips are chewyIf your homemade tortilla chips are chewy, chances are the oil temperature was too low when you added the tortillas, and they ended up soaking up too much oil as they cooked. Fy the tortillas in smaller batches to avoid overcrowding, which could also result in greasier, chewier chips.Keeping homemade tortilla chips freshHomemade tortilla chips taste best the day they are made, but they can be stored for up to one week in an airtight container. For extra freshness, stack layers of chips between paper towels. But these chips are so delicious, we guarantee they won’t stick around for long!This recipe is for homemade corn tortilla chips.When we say tortilla, we mean corn! Corn tortillas are the most traditional for Mexican tortilla chips and they get the crispiest. Flour tortillas can be denser and flat tasting. Now you know!