INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup light vegetable oil
• 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling on chips
• 1 9-or-10 ounce bag tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine vegetable oil, garlic, and pepper.  Cook until garlic browns slightly, about 10 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Strain mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl.
3. Place chips in a large bowl.  Use a brush to spread oil mixture on chips.  Spread chips on a rimmed baking sheet.  Bake until hot and aromatic, about 10 minutes.  Sprinkle with pepper and scoop into a serving bowl or basket.

Serves 8 to 10 as a snack