Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe
Introduction
Making crispy, homemade tortilla chips is easy and quick with an air fryer. These chips are perfect for snacking or serving alongside your favorite salsa or guacamole.
Ingredients
- 6 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Coarse salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice your tortillas into 6-8 equal pieces, similar to cutting a pizza.
- Step 2: Lightly spray the tortilla pieces with cooking spray and sprinkle them with coarse salt. Arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- Step 3: Cook at 350°F for 3 minutes. Then, open the basket, flip the chips, spray again with cooking spray, add more salt if desired, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are browned and crisp.
- Step 4: Remove the chips from the basket and let them cool completely to finish crisping.
Tips & Variations
- Use corn tortillas for a traditional chip flavor or flour tortillas for a softer texture.
- Try sprinkling other seasonings like chili powder, garlic powder, or paprika for extra flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
Storage
Store cooled tortilla chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To re-crisp, place them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use store-bought tortillas for this recipe?
Yes, store-bought corn or flour tortillas work perfectly and save time.
What if my chips aren’t crisp after cooking?
Letting them cool completely helps them crisp up more. You can also return them to the air fryer for a minute or two if needed.
PrintAir Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe
Crispy, homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Chips made with just tortillas, olive oil spray, and salt. Perfect for snacking or dipping, these chips come out crunchy and flavorful with minimal oil and quick cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36–48 chips 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Coarse salt, to taste
Instructions
- Slice Tortillas: Cut each tortilla into 6-8 equal triangular pieces, similar to slicing a pizza, to create chip-sized portions.
- Prepare the Chips: Lightly spray the tortilla pieces with olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle them evenly with coarse salt. Arrange the tortillas in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap to allow for even cooking.
- First Air Fry: Cook the chips in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. Then, open the basket carefully.
- Flip and Season Again: Flip each chip to the other side for even browning. Lightly spray again with olive oil cooking spray and add more coarse salt if desired.
- Final Air Fry: Cook the chips for an additional 2 to 3 minutes at 350°F until they are browned and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the chips from the air fryer basket and let them cool briefly. This resting period allows the chips to finish crisping before serving.
Notes
- Use either corn or flour tortillas based on preference; corn will give a more traditional chip flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even crisping.
- Adjust salt quantity according to taste.
- For extra flavor, try sprinkling chili powder or garlic powder before cooking.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
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