So these golden, crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla chips. Yeap, these.
Let me start by saying 2 essential ingredients and 8 minutes. That’s all you need to make these highly addictive and healthier snack. No judgement if you eat them all in one setting. I TOTALLY understand.
And when served along with pineapple salsa, these Air Fried Tortilla Chips are a must for any Cinco de Mayo celebrations, cookouts, game day munchies, and anytime general snacking satisfaction.
Related Recipe : Air Fried Zucchini Fries.
Yeap, these will give you, the kiddoes, the family, and your guests all the snacking feels. I totally see you and I making this snack 676,000 more times this year alone!!!!
Why You’ll ♡ Them
- They are crunchy and golden and loved by the whole family.
- They are healthier than store bought equivalents.
- Budget-friendly and super quick to whip up.
- Uses staple ingredients that you already have in your store cupboard.
- Versatile and easy to substitute spices and sweetness to your taste.
- Double or triple to feed a crowd.
Tools You Need
- An awesome Air Fryer.
- A sharp knife.
- A cutting board.
- Handy mixing bowls.
- An awesome spray bottle.
- Best ever sea salt flakes.
My Spray Bottle Pick
Evo Oil Sprayer Bottle
My go-to spraying bottle. Every Air Fryer user should have one.
Ready to see how simple it is to make tortilla chips in air fryer?? Let’s gather up all the ingredients needed and make this easy snack.
How To Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 F / 180 C.
- Stack your corn tortillas on a cutting board and cut with a sharp knife into 8 triangles.
- Spread them out and spray with either cooking spray or olive oil.
- Turn them over and spray the second side.
- Place some of the tortilla chips into your air fryer basket and cook them for 6-8 minutes turning them halfway through cooking.
- Repeat with the remaining chips till all done.
- Let them cool on a wire rack as they will crisp up even more when cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
How To Make Tortilla Chips In The Oven
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C / gas 6 and line up few baking sheets.
- Stack your corn tortillas on a cutting board and cut with a sharp knife into 8 triangles.
- Spread them out and spray with either cooking spray or olive oil.
- Turn them around and spray the second side.
- Lay the cut wedges onto the baking sheets in a single layer and bake each batch for 6 mins.
- Make sure to turn the tortillas over halfway through baking time.
- When done, take out of the oven and let them cool on a rack so they can crisp up even more.
Recipe Tips
- If you prefer round Air Fryer Tortilla Chips then use a cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- Use long tongs to carefully turn your air fried tortilla chips over halfway through cooking.
- You can make these with wheat tortillas instead, but they turn out less crispy and cook much quicker, so bear that in mind.
- You can absolutely make this with your favorite low carb tortillas.
- Make some amazing Air Fryer Nachos by topping with salsa, seasoned black beans, and melted cheese. #somuchyum
Recipe Variations
I have kept this version simple so that it can be served with EVERYTHING. However, you can customize it all the ways.
- Make it herby – add in herbs like oregano, dried thyme or dried parsley
- Make it spicy – add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or curry powder.
- Make it tangy – squeeze on some lime juice or lemon juice before air frying.
- Make it sweet – add some maple syrup and cinnamon.
Prep Ahead & Storing
- Prep ahead. Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days.
FAQ’s
How Do You Know When The Chips Are Done?
Depending on if you like them crispier, but when the edges start turning golden brown is a good sign they’re done. Pull them out as they go from golden crispy to burned very fast.
How Long Do You Cook These In The Air Fryer?
Depends on how crispy you like then and your air fryer cooking time. Since air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, this recipe includes a range of suggested cook times. I recommend starting with less time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
Serving Suggestions
More Air Fryer Snacks
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
- Crispy Air Fryer French Fries.
- Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Air Fryer Asparagus.
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chips Cookies.
- Air Fryer Egg Rolls.
- Air Fryer Biscuits.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- olive oil, or cooking spray
- sea salt, to taste and optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 F / 180 C
- Stack your corn tortillas on a cutting board and cut with a sharp knife into 8 triangles.
- Spread them out and spray with either cooking spray or olive oil.
- Turn them round and spray the second side.
- Place some of the tortilla chips into your air fryer basket and cook them for 6-8 minutes turning them halfway through cooking.
- Repeat with the remaining chips till all done.
- Let them cool on a wire rack as they crisp up when cool, before serving
How To Make Tortilla Chips In The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C / gas 6 and line a few oven trays
- Stack your corn tortillas on a cutting board and cut with a sharp knife into 8 triangles.
- Spread them out and spray with either cooking spray or olive oil.
- Turn them round and spray the second side.
- Lay the cut wedges onto the tray in a single layer and bake these in batches for 6 mins.
- Make sure to turn the tortillas half way through baking.
- When done take out of the oven and let them cool on a rack
Notes
Recipe Tips
- If you prefer round Air Fryer tortilla chips then use a cookie cutter to cut out the round shapes.
- Use long tongs to carefully turn your air fried tortilla crisps round halfway through cooking.
- You can make this with wheat tortilla instead, but they turn out less crispy and cook much quicker – so bear that in mind.
- You can absolutely make this with your favorite low carb tortillas.
- Topped with salsa, seasoned black beans and cheese and heated up – these make great Air Fryer Nachos.
Another great recipe for my air fryer! Perfect for an afternoon snack and so easy! Love it!
I love the simplicity of this recipe — and the air fryer is genius for turning corn tortillas into crispy chips! Wonder if I could do this with my homemade pita bread. Thoughts?
I love using my air fryer! I can’t wait to make this recipe! My family is going to love this!
It is great to have this air fryer recipe. A great option in place of store bought chips made with so much fat. Love all the details in the post. Very helpful.