Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (Printer-Friendly)

Golden, crispy tortilla chips made with simple seasonings and air fryer cooking for healthier snacking.

# What You 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)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Stack tortillas and cut each into 6 wedges to form chip-sized triangles.
03 - Place tortilla wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with sea salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket; work in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding.
05 - Cook chips for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crisp and lightly golden.
06 - Transfer chips to a wire rack or paper towel to cool; they will continue crisping as they cool.
07 - Serve chips with salsa, guacamole, or preferred dips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste like you put in way more effort than you actually did, which makes you look impressive without breaking a sweat.
  • You control the salt and seasoning, so they never taste stale or weirdly chemical like store-bought chips sometimes do.
  • The air fryer does all the work while you chop vegetables or scroll your phone, no hot oil or mess involved.
  • They stay crispy for days if you manage not to eat them all in one sitting, which is harder than it sounds.
02 -
  • Don't skip the shake halfway through, I learned this the hard way when half my batch came out burnt and the other half stayed pale and chewy.
  • Let them cool completely before storing, or trapped steam will turn your crispy chips into sad, soggy triangles by morning.
03 -
  • If your tortillas are slightly dry or cracking, dampen your hands with water and pat each one lightly before cutting, it makes them easier to work with and prevents shattering.
  • Experiment with different oils like sesame or coconut for subtle flavor shifts that surprise your taste buds in the best way.
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