Note 1: I can only authoritatively give instructions on this recipe using a deep fryer, because it’s what we’ve used. I’m sure there’s some other recipes online that will teach you how to make tortilla chips using a Dutch oven and thermometer, but I can’t pretend I know how that method works, so I’ve written this solely for deep fryer users.
Note 2: We don’t flip our chips halfway through cooking. They cook fast, and the oil usually covers the whole chip, making flipping impractical and somewhat dangerous. Just simply agitate the chips by shaking the basket periodically and you should have no issues.