Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are so crispy-crunchy delish you’ll want to replace the storebought bags for good! Whip up this EASY recipe for TV binges, game day snacking, or a restaurant-style starter. You need very little oil for these crunchy air fryer chips.
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Restaurant tortilla chip vibes in the air fryer.
When you go to a Mexican restaurant and they set out a bowl of Salsa Roja and tortilla chips, it’s not possible not to partake.
Because they (usually) make those chips from scratch each day, they are super crispy and much tastier than store-bought. So simple, but so good they’re almost magical. But… they are deep-fried.
- These air fryer tortilla chips swap the deep frying for the air fryer with incredible results.
- They’re light and crisp, not greasy at all, and they’ve got the flavor of fresh chips made with tortillas.
You can use either corn tortillas or flour tortillas to make these air fryer tortilla chips. I love making this recipe when I have leftover tortillas after I make our go-to Vegetarian Enchiladas or Salmon Tacos for dinner!
My Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
This recipe is pretty self-explanatory, but here are some tips to make sure your tortilla chips are perfection.
- Accept the Fact That You’ll Need Multiple Batches. While I’ve experimented with Air Fryer French Fries and realized that you can actually get good results with layering, that’s not the case for air fryer tortilla chips. They’re just not going to have the crispiness you want if they’re overlapping in the air fryer basket.
- Spice Them Up. Feeling extra? Swap the salt for taco seasoning, chili powder, or even ranch seasoning. (If the seasoning you’re using doesn’t have salt in it, you’ll want to add salt and the seasoning.) For some lime flavor, use True Lime powder.
- Make Strips Instead. Cut the tortillas into strips instead of wedges for the perfect topper for a Healthy Taco Salad or Chicken Enchilada Soup.
How to Make Tortilla Chips in the Air Fryer
Cut the Tortillas. Stack your tortillas and use a knife or pizza cutter to slice them into 6 wedges.
Start Air Frying. Place the tortilla wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. It’s okay if they touch, but no overlapping! Coat the tops with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Cook for 3 minutes.
Flip Them. Turn the chips over, then mist them again with more cooking spray and add more salt. Air fry for 2 more minutes.
Serve. Transfer the finished chips to a plate and start the next batch. ENJOY!
What to Serve With Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
I’m sure you already have some good ideas for using these chips (hello, Chicken Nachos!), but if you’re looking for some Well Plated inspiration, here are a few of my favorite dip recipes.
- Salsa. Corn Salsa is one of our summertime staples!
- Guacamole. This post will show you How to Make Guacamole at home.
- Queso. This Vegan Queso is so delicious, you don’t need to be vegan to love it! Or sneak some protein into your snack with Cottage Cheese Queso.
- Other Dips. My Chicken Enchilada Dip and Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip are both great for serving with air fryer tortilla chips.
More Crispy Air Fryer Snacks
- Tortilla chips aren’t your only air fryer chip option! Try these Air Fryer Potato Chips too.
- Or fancy up your potato chips with this Air Fryer Spicy Dill Pickle Chips recipe.
- Air Fryer Chickpeas are a healthy snack that’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
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Ingredients
- 6 6-inch corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil mister
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional as needed
Instructions
- Stack the tortillas and with a sturdy chefs knife or pizza cutter, cut them into 6 pie-shaped wedges, as if you were slicing a pizza.
- Arrange as many chips as you can in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that they are not overlapping (a little touching at the sides is fine). Mist with cooking spray, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Air fry at at 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Remove the basket, flip the chips —they may have moved around due to the air fryer fan, which is part of the fun—then mist the opposite side with cooking spray and add a bit more salt. Return to the air fryer until they are golden and crisped to your liking, about 2 minutes more.
- Remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining chips.
Notes
- Nutritional information is calculated based on using corn tortillas.
- TO STORE: Once the chips have cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
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