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Crispy Cowboy Caviar Dip Recipe with Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips

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A quick and easy cowboy caviar dip paired with homemade crispy tortilla chips, perfect for casual gatherings and crowd-pleasing snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh or thawed corn kernels
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • For the homemade chips:
  • White corn tortillas, cut into 6 to 8 wedges each
  • Vegetable oil for frying or baking
  • Coarse salt for finishing
  • Chili powder or smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut each corn tortilla into 6 to 8 wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter, keeping wedges uniform in thickness for even cooking.
  2. To fry chips: Heat about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C). Test with a tortilla wedge; if it bubbles immediately and floats, oil is ready.
  3. Fry chips in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chips to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with coarse salt and chili powder while still warm.
  5. To bake chips: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss tortilla wedges lightly in oil and spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Season immediately after baking.
  7. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and cilantro.
  8. Gently fold in diced avocado.
  9. Add lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine without mashing avocado.
  10. Taste and adjust lime, salt, or cumin as needed.
  11. Chill the dip in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld.
  12. Serve chilled dip alongside warm homemade tortilla chips.

Notes

Keep tortilla wedges uniform in thickness for even crisping. Maintain medium-high oil temperature when frying to avoid soggy or burnt chips. Fold avocado in gently to keep chunks intact. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Baking chips is a healthier alternative to frying. Store dip in airtight container up to 2 days; chips best eaten same day or reheated briefly in oven.

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