National Corn Chip Day
On January 29th, grab the queso or salsa and celebrate National Corn Chip Day. The day is recognized around the country each year, and corn chip enthusiasts are encouraged to make their favorite dips and toppings.
The corn chip or friotes are not to be confused with the tortilla chip, and are not to be confused with the tortilla chip. Both are made from cornmeal that is baked or fried in oil.
The corn tortilla is separated from the corn chip by differing steps for processing. The corn for a tortilla chip is soaked in a lime-water solution that breaks down the hulls, which makes it impossible to crack. This process results in a crisper, milder chip. With a stronger corn flavor, a corn chip is sturdier. Both were popular snacks that originated in Mexico.
When is National Chip and Dip Day?
Filler and doolin
In the United States, two men are credited with patenting and marketing the corn chip. When traveling in San Antonio, Texas, as a salesman, Isador J. Filler often ate a tostada (a hard corn tortilla with toppings). He started to make them in rectangles and selling them as a chip. He invented his invention in 1932.
Elmer Doolin was also traveling in San Antonio and enjoying friotes at the same time. He paid $100 for the dish, according to the article. Doolin began selling them from the back of his Model T Ford's Experimenting in his house until he had the right chip. They were a hit when he started mass-producing them under the name of Frito Corn Chips.
Doolin's Fritos were distributed throughout the country by Doolin in 1945, Doolin reached an agreement with Herman Lay (of potato chip fame) to sell Doolin's Fritos. Following Doolin's death, the two companies merged in 1959.
How to celebrate #nationalcornchipday
- Make a topping buffet with everyone's favorite toppings. jalapenos, cheese, olives, queso, seasoned shredded pork, chicken or steak, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, and ac are among the items listed
- Dip it! Some of you are looking for hot and spicy, while others prefer it light and fresh. Get the cheese dipping, layers, melty, herbaceous, flavor party started
- Pack them up! Make your loved one's lunch bags by sneaking corn chips into your loved one's lunch bags. Add cheese slices or a container of their favorite dip. Stick a corny note to it. You know. You know. Chip, chip, hooray! It's National Corn Chip Day! (It even rhymes.) (It even rhymes.) This one is a true winner: #NationalCornChipDay is a real winner: It's nacho average holiday. Now if this doesn't just guac their world, we don't know what will happen
- We love your designs, too. When posting on social media, be sure to chip in by using #NationalCornChipDay
- Keep exploring the day by finding new chip and dip combinations to try
History of national corn chip day has influenced national corn chip day traditions
Since at least 2002, we have been celebrating National Corn Chip Day. However, we haven't been able to identify the event's promoter.
FAQ
Q. Is corn chips gluten-free?
A. Yes. Yes. Corn chips and potato chips are gluten-free. However, you will also want to make sure they are not made where flour and other gluten products are made to prevent cross contamination.
Q. Can I make corn chips at home?
A. Yes. Yes. Fresh corn chips are delectable, as well. Corn tortillas can be cut into strips or triangles and baked or fry them until crispy.
Q. Is real corn used in corn chips?
A. Yes. Yes. Cornmeal, which is made from ground corn, is used to make corn chips.
