Spooky Spider Tortilla Chips: A Fun and Healthy Halloween Snack for Kids
Halloween is quickly approaching and what better way to celebrate than with some spooky spider tortilla chips! These quick and easy snacks are not only delicious but also a great option for a healthy Halloween party food for kids. Instead of serving the usual sugary treats, why not whip up some homemade tortilla chips that both kids and parents will enjoy?
These spider tortilla chips are super simple to make and can be customized with different Halloween shapes such as pumpkins, ghosts, bats, or even witchy black cats. All you need are some tortilla wraps, olive oil, poppy seeds, and salsa for dipping. So let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 3 tortilla wraps
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or oil spray
- 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
- Salsa to serve
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (Gas mark 4/350°F) and brush or spray 2 large baking trays with oil.
- Using a spider-shaped cookie cutter, cut as many spider shapes as you can from the tortilla wraps.
- Place the tortilla spiders on the baking trays and brush or spray them with oil.
- Sprinkle the tortilla spiders with poppy seeds. For a thicker coating, pour the poppy seeds into a shallow bowl and dip the oiled side of a tortilla spider into them, then return to the tray and repeat with the remaining spiders.
- Bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes until crispy and starting to brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn easily.
- Once baked and crispy, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- Serve with salsa or any dip of your choice.
Note: If you’re prepping for a party, you can make these chips in advance. Simply cut the shapes and bake them just before they’re needed, or bake them ahead of time and serve them cold. They’ll stay crispy for a few days, so you can easily get ahead with your Halloween food preparations!
So there you have it, a fun and healthy Halloween snack idea that kids will love. These spider tortilla chips are sure to be a hit at your Halloween party, and you can enjoy them guilt-free knowing they’re made with wholesome ingredients. Give them a try this Halloween and see how popular they become!
