Air Fryer Tortilla Chips - Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

Published: Mar 24, 2021 · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 by Emily Antoine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Are you searching for air fryer recipes with tortillas? You’re in the right place come let’s make air fryer tortilla chips together.

The air fryer tortilla chips recipe is easy, simple, and oil-free. You can make your tortillas using flour and corn.

Make your best air fryer tortilla chips at home they’re better than traditionally made (deep-fried) or store-bought.

I love how crunchy they are when made in an air fryer with less or no oil. This healthy Mexican recipe gets ready within 10 minutes with 3 ingredients isn’t that great?

And you can also make different types of air fryer recipes with tortillas such as spicy chipotle, chili lime, salt and vinegar, and many more.

I love making food in my air fryer so, come let make this air fryer tortilla chips together.

I’ll be sharing with you some tips, making tortilla chips from scratch, serving ideas, and many more.

Please keep on reading to find how to make perfect air fryer tortilla chips.

How to make air fryer tortilla chips?

Easy air fryer tortilla chips get ready with 3 ingredients.

Ingredients for air fryer tortilla chips:

• 6-8 small tortillas corn/flour
• Cooking oil/spray
• Salt to taste

Instructions for air fryer tortilla chips:

1. Firstly, place the tortilla in the working space and spray or brush them with cooking oil.

2. Cut them in by following the instruction given below.

3. Preheat the air fryer to 176/350F for 3-5 minutes. This process helps to cook the tortilla evenly and quickly.
4. Place the tortilla chips in the air fryer basket in a single layer, and avoid overlapping. Let the hot air circulate in the machine and cook your air fryer tortilla evenly.

5. Cook them for 6-7 minutes at 176C/350F or until the tortilla's edges get brown. Flip the chips halfway through the cooking process.
6. Remove the hot air fryer tortilla chips and season them with salt or any other seasoning you like.

7. Serve your crunchy air fryer tortilla bowl with your favorite dips and enjoy.

You can find the air fryer tortilla chips recipe in the printable card below.

How to cut tortillas?

If you’re making homemade tortilla chips cutting them in a similar shape is necessary. If your tortilla is cut similarly, they cook evenly without leaving any of the chips uncooked.

You can cut the tortillas into various shapes and sizes. I found cutting them in a triangle shape is the easiest way and it’s the standard tortilla chips shape.

• Take a tortilla to cut it in half lengthwise making 2 equal halves.
• Again, take one of the halves and continue cutting into 3 equal-sized making triangles.
• Repeat the same process to cut the rest of the tortillas.

Note: You can also pile a few tortillas and cut them together, this will take lesser time and cut your tortilla in a uniform shape and size. I suggest you use a 6-inch tortilla as it gives you the perfect size and is easy to cut.

How do you make flour tortilla chips from scratch?

There’s nothing good as homemade food. You can use any type of regular flour or cornflour to make this recipe. Today I’m going to make flour tortilla chips from scratch. Let’s dig in.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups of flour
• 1 ½ cup of water
• Salt to taste

Instruction

1. Take a bowl to add flour and salt. Mix them well.
2. Add 1 cup of warm water and stir. Sprinkle some flour on a board and knead the dough. Slowly add the remaining water by the teaspoon until the dough is smooth and not sticky.
3. Divide the dough into equal portions and with the help of a rolling pin press them to make it thin and round.
4. Cut the tortillas according to the instructions given above.
5. Preheat your air fryer at 176/350Ffor 3-5 minutes.
6. Place the tortilla in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 176/350Ffor 7 minutes or until the turns brown on the edge. Flip them halfway through the cooking process.
7. Remove the tortillas from the air fryer basket and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips for making perfect air fryer tortilla chips.

• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Always place the tortillas in a single layer for the best result.
• Use corn tortillas for the crispy result. However, you can make these from regular flour but corn tortilla is crispier.
• If you are following a keto diet and want to make air fryer tortilla chips low carb then go through the ingredients in the package where it's written low carb.
• Always make in batches if you have got a large quantity to make.
• Keep an eye on the tortillas as you cook in the batches the following batches cook fast than the previous ones.

What to serve with hot air fryer tortilla chips?

You can serve your favorite dipping sauce with your air fryer tortilla bowl. Still, I’ve got some serving ideas you may like.

• Spicy nacho cheese sauce
• Pineapple salsa
• Homemade salsa
• Guacamole
• Spinach artichoke dip
• Hummus

You can squeeze some lime over the tortilla chips to make air fryer tortilla chips lime. You can also sprinkle chili powder, cayenne pepper, and some cinnamon and sugar to make them sweet.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions.

Are air fryer tortilla chips healthy?

Yes, air-fried tortilla chips are healthy than those made traditionally(deep-fried).

How long do you air fry tortilla chips?

Air fryer tortilla chips get ready in about 6-7 minutes at 176/350F. However, the cooking time varies according to the thickness of the tortilla chips you make.

If you're making tortilla chips in batches the following batches cooking time is less than the first one. You need to keep an eye on them so they don’t get burnt.

How do you heat tortilla chips in an air fryer?

You can reheat the leftover tortilla chips and make them crispy. Spray a thin layer of oil and reheat them in the air fryer at 350F for 5minutes.

How to store tortilla chips?

You can store the leftover tortilla chips in an air-tight container or a zip-lock bag for 1 week at room temperature.

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Course: Side dish, snacks, appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:7 minutes

If you like air fryer tortilla chips, look what else you can air fry:

• Frozen Hot Dog in air fryer

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