Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Salsa Recipe

These Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Salsa are the ultimate savory Halloween snack. Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, flour tortillas are cut into fun bat shapes and baked (or fried) until crisp. Lightly seasoned with oil and salt, they’re crunchy, festive, and perfect for dipping into a fresh salsa or guacamole. Paired with a bright red salsa, they create a spooky effect that’s sure to grab attention at Halloween parties. Easy, affordable, and fun to make with kids, this snack combines simple ingredients with a big visual impact—making it a must-have for your Halloween spread.

Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Salsa Recipe

Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Salsa are a spooky, crunchy Halloween snack perfect for dipping and sharing.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 24

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 flour tortillas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
• 1 cup salsa homemade or store-bought

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from tortillas.
3. Brush tortillas lightly with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with salt and paprika if using.
5. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. Serve with salsa for dipping.

Notes

• Fry tortilla bats in hot oil for extra crunch.
• Swap salsa for guacamole or queso dip.
• Best served fresh for crispness.