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Air Fryer Tortillas Chips are made with just 3 ingredients at home. Crispy and delicious like restaurant-style chips, homemade tortilla chips are perfect for dips, salsa and guacamole.
A warm “thank you” to the genius who invented air fryer. Ever since getting it, we’ve been using our air fryer day in and day out. It’s such a quick and simple cooking method that makes real magic. Salmon bites, broccoli, zucchini fries, veggie nuggets and now even air fry tortilla chips. This machine comes in handy for so many recipes.
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Homemade tortilla chips in air fryer
This is hands down one of my favorite recipes. Here at home we make air fry corn tortilla chips once or twice per week – Mexican food is our favorite. They are crispy and delicious like the ones you buy, but have a fraction of the ingredients and calories. Because they aren’t deep fried! These easy tortilla chips are made in the basket of your air fryer in 5 minutes, with just 3 ingredients.
Air fryer chips are addictive. Have one and you won’t be able to stop! They taste delicious on their own, or served alongside dips and sauces. Great for appetizers, parties and healthy snacking.
The ingredients you’ll need
This tortilla chips air fryer recipe only requires 3 simple ingredients: tortilla wraps, olive oil and salt. Read further, because in the following list you’ll find plenty of details and tips.
- Tortilla wraps. I recommend yellow corn tortillas, the ones you need for tacos. They have a better flavor and get crispier when air fried. But you can also air fry flour tortilla chips, if preferred. Both corn and flour tortillas are okay.
- Olive oil. A little oil makes homemade air fryer tortilla chips crispy and flavorsome as if they were deep fried, but healthier. I like olive oil, but you can use any other oil such as avocado oil or canola oil.
- Sea salt. The basic recipe for tortilla chips only uses a hint of salt. Trust me, it’s enough to make them addictive.
Substitution, variations and ideas
This 3 ingredient tortilla chip recipe can be further customized to match your own preferences. From wrap choice to seasonings, the possibilities are endless. Have fun experimenting with the variations down here!
- Replace corn tortillas with flour tortillas, or use protein wraps and make protein chips.
- Use gluten-free tortillas for gluten-free chips; corn wraps should be fine.
- Add more flavor by preparing your tortillas with extra seasonings such as paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, or dried herbs.
- After brushing with olive oil, sprinkle both sides with Parmesan cheese for a cheesy experience, or use nutritional yeast if vegan.
- Make sweet cinnamon sugar tortilla chips at home, just replace salt with brown sugar and half teaspoon ground cinnamon.
How to make tortillas in air fryer?
Making tortilla chips in air fryer is very simple. Gather some tortillas, brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. You can cut them in bigger or smaller triangles, depending on your preferences. Just make sure you air fry chips until they are nicely crispy on both sides. Here are some more details:
- Prepare the chips. Brush corn tortillas with olive oil and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Cut your wraps into stripes, then cut each stripe into triangles.
- Cook tortilla chips in air fryer. Transfer the triangles to your air fryer basket on a single layer, so that they do not overlap. Air fry tortilla chips for 3 minutes at 350°F (180°C), then flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dips and sauces.
Recipe tips
- The best air fryer tortilla chips are made from high quality corn tortillas, like the ones you use for tacos. Those are the ones with the best taste and texture.
- I recommend customizing your air-fry corn chips with additional seasonings such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, or even ranch seasoning.
- You can cut the tortilla wedges with a sharp knife or a pizza cutter. This will make the preparation much easier and quicker!
- Be sure to adjust the cooking time to your own needs, until the chips are golden and crispy, but not burnt. Different air fryers have different powers, and some may require preheating the machine before cooking.
- Air fry in batches, if they do not fit all in the basket of your air fryer. This way each batch will cook evenly.
- Enjoy air fry tortillas when they are still warm, paired with a bowl of your favorite dipping sauce or salsa. This is when they have the perfect crispy texture we all want.
What to serve with homemade tortilla chips?
Air fried corn tortillas are perfect for many occasions. They are amazingly as a salty snack, for parties with friends, or finger-licking appetizers. My girlfriend and I love them with pico de Gallo, homemade salsa and guacamole. Drizzled with lemon juice, nothing can beat homemade guacamole with corn chips.
Do you need inspiration? Make sure you keep on reading for more irresistible serving ideas.
- Serve alongside your favorite dips, such as Buffalo chicken dip, cheesy Queso dip, guacamole, or a 7 layer dip dish.
- Pair with a selection of sauces, such as hot sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup, or my homemade salsa.
- Make healthier loaded nachos with homemade tortilla chips. Try them with chicken, cheddar cheese, hot sauce and jalapeños, you’re gonna love them!
- Turn them into cinnamon sugar tortilla chips and enjoy with a sweet cream cheese dip.
Try tortilla chips with my homemade salsa recipe!
Other healthy snacks you should try
- Air fryer zucchini fries
- Salmon patties
- Low calorie French fries
- Healthy zucchini fritters
- Simple potato fritters
- Air fryer salmon bites
- Fish cakes
- Easy protein pizza
To store air fry tortilla chips made at home, you should first let them cool completely. Once they are cool, place them to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Keep stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Do not refrigerate, as in the fridge they would get soft.
Storage tip. If you are storing corn chips in a food container, line them in individual layers separated with paper towel. This will keep them crispier for longer.
I use and recommend small yellow corn tortillas, similar to the ones for tacos. They have a crispier texture and more taste than flour tortillas.
Yes, you can also make your chips without oil but I do not recommend it. They won’t be as crispy and delicious as the regular.
Stack them neatly in a single layer without overcrowding the basket. You can also place a light-weighted ramekin or oven-safe dish on top of them, so that they won’t move excessively.
Air Fryer Tortillas Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 small corn tortillas, or flour tortillas
- olive oil, or cooking oil spray
- ⅙ tsp salt, more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (180°C), if necessary.
- Brush corn tortillas with olive oil and sprinkle with salt on both sides.
- Cut tortillas into stripes, then cut each stripe into triangles.
- Transfer to the basket of your air fryer on a single layer, to ensure even cooking.
- Air fry tortilla chips for 3 minutes at 350°F (180°C), then flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dips and sauces.
