The origin of these delicious chips can be traced back to Los Angeles in the 1940s for a very specific reason.

There is a secret—and service industry worker Keilah is spilling the (refried) beans about it on her TikTok account. Keilah posted video evidence of the secret on Sept. 18.

Cut the tortillas into triangles, then heat your oil or lard over medium-high heat in a large (not nonstick) frying pan until it reaches 355℉.

Flip the chips (ideally, with tongs; if not, use 2 utensils) and fry for an additional 1 to 2 minutes on the second side, depending on the thickness of your tortillas. Adjust the heat as necessary ...