Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips have only four ingredients and are ready in minutes! This easy homemade appetizer is crispy and perfectly seasoned. Serve for Mexican night with salsa, guacamole, or nachos!
Homemade tortilla chips are easier to make than you think! Bring your favorite Mexican restaurant to your home with this simple recipe. My family loves these crispy tortilla chips served with homemade garden salsa. Yum!
When I go out to eat, and the server brings out a fresh basket of crispy chips, I can never stop at just one. I usually end up eating more than my fair share and not saving room for what I actually ordered. Tell me I’m not the only one that does this…
With the help of your air fryer, you can enjoy the same great crunch and taste without ever leaving your home.
And the best part is that you only need a few simple ingredients and an air fryer. Easy peasy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy with the perfect amount of spice.
- This is an easy recipe to make with your air fryer.
- Ready in under 15 minutes.
- It can be served with your favorite dips.
- Better than store-bought from the grocery store.
- Made with pantry ingredients.
- It can also be made in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer.
- It is healthier than deep frying because it uses less oil.
- It’s a great addition to your Taco Tuesday spread.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
- Flour tortillas: You can choose different colors and sizes
- Vegetable oil
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Follow along to learn how to make air fryer tortilla chips.
- Step One: Cut the tortilla into eight triangles using a sharp knife. Set your air fryer for 350°F and 6-minute cook time (if your model requires preheating).
- Step Two: Place cut tortillas in a single even layer and brush them with vegetable oil.
- Step Three: Sprinkle the tortillas with chili powder and cumin.
- Step Four: Place tortillas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. For best results, you may need to make multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Step Five: Air fry at 350°F for 6 minutes, turning halfway. Serve hot or at room temperature.
What to Serve with Them
Variations and Substitutions
- Use yellow corn tortillas or white corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice over the chips after cooking for freshness and flavor.
- Instead of savory spices, use cinnamon sugar and have a sweet snack.
- Use avocado oil instead of vegetable oil.
- Change up the amount of salt and type of salt you use. Add extra sea or coarse salt to the spice mixture for a salty tortilla.
- Try your favorite seasonings to suit your taste. Garlic powder is also yummy. Use whatever you think will give the best flavor.
Storage Instructions
Add any leftover tortilla chips to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
You can freeze tortilla chips if stored properly. Add the tortilla chips to a freezer bag and store them for up to three months.
Oven Instructions
No air fryer? No problem. You can make this homemade tortilla chips recipe for this air fryer in the oven!
- Step One: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Step Two: Cut the tortillas into eight triangles.
- Step Three: Place a single layer on a baking sheet and brush each tortilla piece with vegetable oil.
- Step Four: Sprinkle with chili powder and cumin.
- Step Five: Bake the tortilla chips for 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
How to Serve
- Serve with your favorite dips or salsas.
- Break the tortillas into small pieces and serve on top of salads as croutons.
- Use in nacho recipes. I like Spicy Chili Nachos.
- Add as a crunchy topping to casseroles. I use tortilla chips to top my Beef Nacho Bake.
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
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Ingredients
- 20 flour tortillas
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut tortilla into 8 triangles.
- Place cut tortillas in a single layer and brush them with vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle the tortillas with chili powder and cumin.
- Place tortillas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to make multiple batches.
- Air fry at 350°F for 6 minutes, turning halfway. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Notes
Storage
Add any leftover tortilla chips to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days.Oven Instructions
- Step One: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Step Two: Cut the tortillas into 8 triangles.
- Step Three: Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and brush each tortilla piece with vegetable oil.
- Step Four: Sprinkle with chili powder and cumin.
- Step Five: Bake the tortilla chips for 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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