How To Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips: Easiest Recipe!
This air fryer tortilla chips recipe is calling your name. Crispy, crunchy, hot, and fresh air-fried tortilla chips have earned a permanent spot on my snack menu!
These tortilla chips are healthier when compared to the deep-fried ones and they still taste amazing! It's a simple recipe with a few basic ingredients that come together super fast. Perfect for your parties or any time snacking, they are great with any dip or sauce.
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Why We Love This Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe
- It's a quick and simple recipe.
- You only need a few basic ingredients.
- There is no deep frying, no oil splatters, and the clean-up is a breeze.
- Even with less amount of oil, you get crispy, crunchy delicious chips.
- It's perfect for making small batches of tortilla chips.
Recipe Ingredients & Variations
Tortillas: You can use any kind or size. I chose 8" flour tortillas for these chips. Feel free to use yellow or white corn tortillas.
Oil: I use olive oil for this recipe. You can switch to any vegetable oil or cooking spray.
Seasoning: Homemade air fryer tortilla chips are the perfect vehicle for any spice. I used sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika. But really everything under the sun works:
- Sumac
- Za’atar
- Peri-peri
- Chili flakes
- Garam masala
- Red chili powder
- Italian seasoning
- Cumin for a smokey touch
- Finely grated Parmesan for a cheesy flavor
- Even simple salt and pepper
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make
Step 1. Combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
Step 2. Brush the mixture on each tortilla.
Step 3. Stack them up and then cut them into triangles.
Step 4. Arrange the chips in a single layer and then bake for about 3 minutes. Flip them and bake for another minute or two.
Step 5. Cool and serve the air fryer tortilla chips!
Pro Tips
- To make sure the tortilla chips bake evenly, don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Allow them to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container.
- If the chips lose their crispiness, reheat in the air-fryer for about a minute.
- It's easier and faster to cut the tortillas if you stack them up!
How To Store
After you air-fry tortilla chips, serve them immediately or keep them in an airtight container after they have cooled completely.
In case they lose their crispiness, just pop them back in the air-fryer for 1 minute, and they'll be as good as new!
How To Serve
This is the most important bit of the air fryer tortilla chips recipe – serving. Where there are tortilla chips, there are a hundred ways to serve them.
- You can snack on them as-is.
- Or use them to scoop dips like this easy fried pickle dip, 3-ingredient gochujang mayo, creamy whipped feta, tzatziki, cashew ricotta cheese, and creamy avocado dip in your mouth.
- Turn them into loaded air fryer nacho chips. Use tortilla chips instead of potatoes!
FAQs
How long does it take to air-fry tortilla chips?
Each batch took 4 to 5 minutes for me. It can take less or more for you.
Please remember they do become crisper as they cool.
If they’re too soft in the center, give them another 1 minute to 30 seconds in the air fryer. Just be careful not to burn them.
Can I bake tortilla chips in the oven?
Making tortilla chips in an air fryer is so much faster, but they can be made without an air fryer too.
Spread them in a single, even layer on a tray and bake for about 10 minutes at 200 °C. You will need to flip them once during that time.
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Recipe
How To Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips - Easiest Recipe!
Ingredients
- 6 Tortillas I used 8" flour tortillas. You can use any you prefer.
- 3-4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 - 3/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 3/4 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Brush both sides of the tortillas lightly with this olive oil mixture.
- Cut each tortilla into 8 triangles.
- Place the cut tortillas in a single layer in your air-fryer basket.
- Bake at 180 C or 350 F for 4 minutes. Take them out and turn them over, bake again for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and crisp. Carefully take the chips out on a cooling rack. They get crispier as they cool.
- Repeat with the remaining tortilla triangles.
- Cool the chips completely before transferring to an air-tight container. Enjoy!
- In case the chips get a bit soft/soggy, bake them in the air-fryer for 1 minute or microwave them for 15-20 seconds.
