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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

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Satisfy your salty snack craving in just minutes with Air Fryer Tortilla Chips. Only a few ingredients are needed to make crispy perfect chips to dip into salsa or top with melted cheese.

Golden tortilla chips in a basket with a bowl of salsa and cut limes on the table.

Making these amazing golden brown, crispy chips is so easy. All you need are corn tortillas, which are gluten-free, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. You can even add your favorite seasonings for extra flavor! 

These tortilla chips go great as nachos, served next to other delicious appetizers like Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers, Air Fryer Enchiladas, and Chicken Street Tacos.

If you love Mexican food, you may enjoy this list of Mexican Recipes for the Air Fryer.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Tortilla Chips 

Corn tortillas, olive oil and salt on a white stone table

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 olive oil spray

Salt-I use a light sprinkle, but you can add more or none at all, to taste preference

How to make Homemade Tortilla Chips in Air Fryer

  1. Brush tortillas with olive oil or spray with olive oil cooking spray, until each piece is coated. If you have a pastry brush, you can also use that to brush the oil onto the tortillas. Brushing olive oil on tortillas

  2. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife and cut the tortillas into triangles.(You can cut the tortillas before or after brushing with oil)

  3. 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. lightly oil and salted slices of tortillas placed in the air fryer basket.

  4. Working in batches, air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-9 minutes, turning the chips halfway through cooking time. Chips will be golden brown and crispy when done. 

FAQ's

Can I make these chips with flour tortillas?

The first time I made flour tortilla chips in the air fryer, they weren't the crispiest chips, and need less time cooking or they burn. Corn tortillas make much better crunchy chips. 

How do I store these tortilla chips?

Keep the cooked chips stored in a sealed bag or airtight container at room temperature. They should be fresh for a few days. If they lose their crispness, you can reheat them in the air fryer for additional 2-3 minutes cook time until they are crispy again.

Can air fryer tortilla chips be Keto or Weight Watcher friendly?

Corn tortilla chips are a lower calorie and healthier option. Two 5-inch tortillas is only 3 points on WW blue. 

Use low-carb tortillas so they are keto friendly. If using tortillas low in carbohydrates, read the nutritional information on the package. Carbs per tortilla will vary based on brand and size of tortillas you use. To make variations of tortilla chips, follow the same instructions, but you may need to adjust cook times. 

What can I serve with tortilla chips?

You can add these chips to a soup or salad, or dip into your favorite fresh salsa, guacamole, or nacho cheese dip. These chips also make delicious nachos. For additional protein, add shredded chicken to your nacho toppings. 

I make these in my Cosori Air Fryer. If you have a different air fryer, cooking times may need to be adjusted by 1-2 minutes.

Hand holding a golden crispy tortilla chip dipped in salsa with slices of lime on the table

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Golden crispy tortilla chips in a basket

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Becky
Only a few ingredients are needed to make these Air Fryer Tortilla Chips to dip into salsa or top with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 88 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 corn tortillas small
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Using a pastry brush, or oil spray, brush or spray a light coating of oil onto the tortilla triangles.
  • Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife and cut the tortillas into 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 Fahrenheit for 7-9 minutes, turning the chips halfway through cooking time. Chips will be golden brown and crispy when done. 

Notes

When air frying, remember that the cook time may vary depending on type of air fryer, and size and type of tortilla pieces. If using larger tortillas, cooking time may need to be adjusted by a couple minutes.
Placing the tortilla slices in a single layer helps them to cook evenly and become crispy.
For additional flavors, you can use additional spices and seasonings. A few bolder flavors you can add would be: curry powder ,white cheddar popcorn powder, or a light sprinkle of chili powder.
You can also add a simple boost of flavor by adding garlic powder, cinnamon, a dash of lime juice and then season with salt before air frying. 

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 302mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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