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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips always come out golden, crispy, and perfect for dipping. The best part is you don’t need to deep fry them because your air fryer does all the work in just minutes. These homemade chips are light, crunchy, and taste even better than store bought.
“Fresh, warm tortilla chips straight from the air fryer are such an easy snack!”
-Becky
Fresh air fryer tortilla chips are perfect for serving with your favorite dips like salsa, queso, or creamy guacamole. They’re sturdy enough to pile high with toppings, making them ideal for homemade nachos. Of course you can just snack on them right out of the bowl too.
These tortilla chips are great when served next to other delicious appetizers like Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers, Air Fryer Enchiladas, and Chicken Street Tacos. You can use these chips to make Air Fryer Nachos topped with this delicious Homemade Guacamole, Rotel Dip or Cheese Sauce.
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Ingredients You Will Need
- 4-6 Tortillas- I use 5.5 inch round corn tortillas, like Mission Tortillas, and they are the perfect size for air frying chips
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil-or use a spray oil
- Kosher Salt-I use a light sprinkle, but you can also use a coarse salt, or none at all, to taste preference.
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Seasoned Chips: Add taco seasoning, chili powder, ranch seasoning, or curry powder for a bold twist.
- Sweet Chips: Brush with butter and dust with cinnamon sugar for a dessert-style chip.
- Diet-Friendly Chips: Use gluten-free or whole-wheat tortillas for added fiber and to fit different diets.
- Flavored Tortillas: Try spinach, tomato, or jalapeño tortillas for extra color and taste.
How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice tortillas into 6–8 triangles, depending on size.
- Lightly brush or spray both sides with oil and season with salt or other spices.
- Instruction
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden. Let chips cool for a couple of minutes, so they can firm up and get extra crunchy.
Expert Tips
- Avoid overlapping: Chips need room for airflow or they’ll cook unevenly.
- Weigh them down: If chips blow around in the basket, place an air fryer trivet or small rack over the top to keep them flat.
- Cool before serving: They crisp up even more as they cool.
- Reheating tip: If you have leftovers, re-crisp them at 350 degrees F for 1–2 minutes.
- Batch cooking: Work in small batches so the air can circulate properly and chips don’t steam.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chip FAQs
Yes, you can. They won’t be quite as golden, but they’ll still crisp up nicely. A very light spritz of oil spray gives the best crunch.
Corn tortillas give the crunchiest results, but flour tortillas work if you prefer a softer chip. Whole wheat and gluten-free tortillas also crisp up well, making them a good option for different diets.
Once cooled completely, store chips in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To refresh them, pop them back in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Yes. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 7–9 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Add seasonings like chili powder, taco seasoning, or cinnamon sugar right after brushing with oil. The heat helps the flavors stick.
Yes. These chips use much less oil, so they’re lighter and lower in fat. They’re also easy to make with whole-wheat or gluten-free tortillas for a healthier option.
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 corn tortillas, small
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C.
- Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife and cut the tortillas into triangles.
- Using a pastry brush, or oil spray, brush or spray a light coating of oil onto the tortilla triangles.
- Place tortilla wedges into the air fryer basket, laying them in a single layer, without overlap.
- Sprinkle tortilla pieces with salt or other seasonings you may wish to use.
- Working in batches, air fry at 350 degrees F/175 degrees C for 6-8 minutes, turning the chips halfway through cooking time. Chips will be golden brown and crispy when done.
- Allow the chips to cool for a minute or two. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
