Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
These Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are how I skip the store-bought stuff. They're fast, fresh, and made with just three ingredients for crispy chips begging to be dipped!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 corn tortillas 6-inch
- avocado oil spray for coating
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Tortillas:
- Stack three tortillas on a cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, slice them in half lengthwise to create two equal halves.
- Keeping the halves in a stack, cut one half into three equal triangles.
- Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas.
Air Fry the Tortillas:
- Place half of the cut tortillas in the air fryer basket, ensuring there's enough space for proper airflow.
- Arrange them in a varied stack for even cooking.
- Lightly spray the chips with avocado oil spray.
- You may need to cook the tortilla chips in a couple of batches for optimal crispiness. Typically, two batches suffice for most air fryers.
Cook to Perfection:
- Close the air fryer drawer and set the temperature to 400°F for 4 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, open the drawer and rearrange the chips for even air circulation.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Generally, 7 minutes should achieve perfect crispness, but adjust according to your preference.
- Listen for the chips to start jumping as they near completion.
Season and Serve:
- Sprinkle the freshly cooked chips with sea salt immediately.
- Serve them with your favorite dip and enjoy.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for the best crunch and authentic flavor—they crisp up better than flour tortillas.
- Cut your tortilla triangles as evenly as possible so they cook uniformly and finish at the same time.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to ensure proper air circulation and crispiness.
- A light spray of avocado oil helps the chips get extra golden and crispy, but you can skip it for an oil-free option.
- Rearrange or shake the chips halfway through cooking to promote even browning on all sides.
- Listen for the chips to start jumping or rustling near the end—that’s a sign they’re getting crispy and almost done.
- Season the chips right after cooking while they’re still hot so the salt (or other seasonings) sticks better.
- Let the chips cool completely before storing to prevent them from getting soft or soggy in the container.
- This recipe is part of our Air Fryer Recipes Collection.
- We love serving them with Simple Guacamole and Fresh Pico De Gallo!
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg