Homemade Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy golden tortilla chips cooked quickly in an air fryer, ideal for healthy snacking or dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortillas

01 - 6 small corn tortillas

→ Oil & Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Stack tortillas and cut each into 6 triangular wedges.
03 - Place wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Place tortilla wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until chips are crisp and lightly golden.
06 - Transfer chips to a wire rack or paper towels to cool; chips will continue to crisp as they cool.
07 - Serve chips with salsa, guacamole, or your preferred dip.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can make fresh chips in less time than it takes to run to the store, and theyll taste better than anything in a bag.
  • The air fryer does all the work without heating up your whole kitchen or leaving you with a pot of oil to deal with.
  • You control the salt, the spice, and the crunch, so every batch turns out exactly how you want it.
02 -
  • The first batch always takes a minute longer than the rest because the air fryer is still heating up, so dont panic if they seem pale at six minutes.
  • If you skip shaking the basket halfway through, the chips on the bottom will burn while the ones on top stay soft.
  • Letting them cool completely before storing is crucial, or trapped steam will turn them soggy overnight.
03 -
  • Mist the chips with cooking spray instead of drizzling oil if you want an even lighter coating.
  • For restaurant style chips, brush them with a tiny bit of water before seasoning so the salt really clings.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half before air frying, then cook them straight from frozen when you need a quick snack.
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