Easy Homemade Doritos

By Laura Fuentes Updated May 29, 2026

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Snack time gets a real makeover with these Easy Homemade Doritos recipe! They are made with real ingredients and have that delicious, crunchy texture we love.

Everyone’s favorite nacho-cheese chips get an ingredient makeover with this easy Homemade Dorito recipe! And the other big bonus? You won’t have to worry about half the bag being filled with air. Make as many as you want, and enjoy them ALL.

Homemade Nacho Cheese Doritos

We love Doritos, but what many of us don't love is the long ingredient list. Does that mean we don't eat chips at all? Of course not! This Homemade Dorito Recipe with wholesome ingredients is the answer.

These chips are just as yummy as the other guys but made with real ingredients. They are perfect with cheese dip for a party appetizer or packed into a school lunch. However you serve them, they'll be the first snack to go!

You could say I have a knack for taking kid-favorite foods and turning them into real and tasty treats like I did for many of the recipes in The Best Homemade Kids' Snacks on the Planet Cookbook. When you have picky eaters, you know trying to eat less processed foods can be a challenge, that's why I'm here to help.

Homemade Doritos Seasoning

To make these chips, I prefer to use corn tortillas since they turn into that crispy texture of Doritos when brushed with vegetable oil and baked. Then, what I use to season the chips is:

Grated Parmesan cheese: for incredible cheesy flavor. Yummy!
Chili powder: adds flavor and a mild spicy note.
Smoked paprika: my favorite; you can use regular or Spanish paprika.
Salt: enhance all the other flavors.

How to Make Doritos Chips

And it doesn’t take much work to turn regular corn tortillas and a handful of seasoning into those crunchy, nacho-cheese flavored chips. Here’s how to make your own Doritos at home:

Prep the oven
Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prep the tortillas
Place the tortillas onto the baking sheet and brush oil on both sides. Stack the tortillas, then cut 3 ways making 6 triangles.
Flavor!
In a large bowl, add the Parmesan cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt, stir to combine. Toss the sliced tortillas into the spice mix, making sure each piece gets evenly coated and ley them in a single later onto the baking sheet.
Bake
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp. Allow the chips to cool down to room temperature before serving or packing into lunch containers.

Easy enough, right? Watch this video to see how homemade Doritos are done!

Storing Leftovers

Since these homemade Doritos have no preservatives or stabilizers, they are meant to be eaten soon, so instead of making extra batches, make the chips as you need them and eat them the same day. Save time by making extra seasoning and storing it in a zip bag.

Unfortunately, I don’t recommend freezing them either: they’ll change their texture and won’t be like the crispy Doritos we all love.

How to Pack Homemade Doritos for School Lunch

For the sake of crispiness, the best way to pack homemade Doritos for lunch is in a separate compartment of the lunch container.

homemade doritos in a lunchbox with apple slices, blueberries and cheese slices on the other containers

More Homemade Chips

You can make more homemade versions of your kids’ favorite snacks using real and simple ingredients without sacrificing flavor or fun, like these homemade potato chips and my baked zucchini chips! More winning recipes? Baked banana chips, baked apple chips, and these worth-drooling churro chips. Delish!

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Homemade Doritos

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 23

Snack time gets a real makeover with these Easy Homemade Doritos recipe! They are made with real ingredients and have that delicious, crunchy texture we love.

4.99 from 55 votes

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Ingredients

6 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and position the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the tortillas onto the baking sheet and brush oil on both sides. Stack the tortillas and using a pizza cutter or knife, slice them 3 ways, making 6 triangles. For smaller tortillas, slice them 4 ways, into 8 triangles.
In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt, and stir to combine. Add the sliced tortillas into the spice mix, tossing them to coat both sides. Once coated, lay them flat on the lined baking sheet.

Bake:

Bake for 15 minutes, flipping them over half way through, give or take add 1-2 minutes until crisp.
Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool down completely before serving.

Storage:

These baked Doritos are best the day they're made, but they can be stored in a zip bag or airtight container for 1-2 days. I recommend making as many as you'll consume.