Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are a crispy and delicious air fried tortilla chip. I used corn tortilla chips but I also share how to make flour tortilla chips. Pair your tortilla chips with your favorite salsa or cheese dip.
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Just 3 simple ingredients is all it takes to make these crunchy and tasty tortilla chips. A yellow corn tortilla chip that is perfectly crisp and ready to dip in cheese, salsa, or be topped with nacho fixings. Learn how to make air fryer tortilla chips below.
Skip the excess grease and learn how to make air fryer chips. They are just as crunchy and flavorful but without the excess oil. You can make tortilla chips in air fryer in just a few simple steps. Pair the homemade chips with my fresh salsa recipe.
Skip deep frying tortilla chips and make these air fryer chips. Also try out my air fryer tortellini, hot Cheetos cheese bites, or these air fryer fried green tomatoes.
These Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Are..
- Made with 3 Ingredients
- Budget Friendly
- Gluten Free
- Ready in minutes
- Season how you want
Ingredients
3 ingredients is all it takes to make air fryer corn tortilla chips! Here is what you need.
Tortillas – So I used a yellow corn but any corn tortillas work. You can even make flour tortilla chips in air fryer as well. I will share directions for that as well.
Oil – You will want a little oil to help the chips crisp up properly. Canola or even vegetable oil works as well.
Seasoning – I used seasoning but you can easily use salt in replace of seasoning if you want.
How to Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Full directions on how to make air fryer tortilla chips are below in the recipe card. This is a visual walk through to help you see exactly how to make this crispy corn tortilla chip recipe.
Step One: Begin to slice your tortillas into 6 equal triangles. As you can see I stacked my tortillas, and then sliced them at the same time.
Step Two: Depending on your air fryer you might need to preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Some air fryers do not need preheating so refer to your manual. I preheated my air fryer for 2 minutes.
Step Three: Lay out some tortillas on a tray and brush with oil and then add seasoning of choice. Do both sides of the tortillas.
Step Four: Now place some of the tortillas in the air fryer in a single layer. It is imperative you do not overlap the chips. Cook for 2 minutes then flip the tortillas over and cook again.
Pro Tip: Watch your tortilla chips closely as they can overcook very fast. Depending on how your air fryer cooks the cooking time will vary.
How to Bake Tortilla Chips
Don’t have an air fryer? If so, no worries you can bake these chips as well. Follow the same instructions just place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 4-6 minutes. Flip the chips and cook for around 2-3 minutes or until the chips are crispy.
Helpful Tips For Making
- Aim to cut your tortillas in even slices, so you get an even cook.
- Single layer of chips is key because if the tortillas overlap you will have an uneven cook.
- Depending on the air fryer cook time varies, so use it as a guide in terms of how long to cook.
- Season when you have the oil on, so the salt or seasoning of choice sticks to the tortillas.
Storing
Allow the tortilla chips to fully cool and then you can place in a sealed bag or container. These chips will store at room temperature for 3-5 days depending on how crunchy they are. I find they are best served within the first day or fresh. But they do stay crunchy for a few days!
Seasoning Ideas
- Sprinkle of salt
- Cinnamon and Sugar – for a dessert chip
- Garlic salt with parsley
- Cajun seasoning
- Light sprinkle of taco seasoning
Common Questions
Here are some common questions asked when making these corn tortilla chips in air fryer.
What kind of oil do you spray on food in air fryer?
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Why can’t you overlap in the air fryer?
Overlapping food can create soft spots on food. For instance cooking chips if two chips overlap the area that is touching each other will got receive the hot air circulating to crisp it up, and could be soggy or softer than the rest of the chip.
Can you heat up flour tortillas in the air fryer?
You can cook flour tortillas in the air fryer. Preheat to 400 degrees, and slice your tortilla or place whole. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until crispy. Feel free to spritz with oil and salt if making tortilla chips.
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Created by: Kelsey
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 3 -4 servings
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are a crispy and delicious air fried tortilla chip. I used corn tortilla chips but I also share how to make flour tortilla chips. Pair your tortilla chips with your favorite salsa or cheese dip.
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 6 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 6-7 corn tortillas (5 inch)
- Cooking Oil of Choice
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning of choice
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees. Stack your tortillas on top of each other. Then take a knife and slice in half.
Next slice again until you cut into 6 triangles, shaping the tortilla chips.
Lay out the tortilla chips on a lined baking sheet. Spritz one side with cooking oil and season as you would like.
Flip over and repeat with oil and seasoning.
Place a single layer of chips in the preheated air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until the chips are nice and crispy.
Remove the batch of the tortilla chips and repeat until all the air fryer tortilla chips are cooked.
Serve the chips with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.
Notes
Cooking with Flour Tortillas – Cut, spritz and season the same way then place tortillas in air fryer. Cook at 350 for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook another 2-4 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy.
Seasoning – Season with a simple salt or your favorite seasoning. Even a sprinkle of taco seasoning is delicious on these homemade chips.
Storing – Allow the chips to fully cool then store in an airtight container for 3-5 days on the counter at room temperature. The air fryer tortilla chips are best eaten fresh.
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 278mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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