Homemade Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips (Print View)

Quickly crisp tortilla wedges in the air fryer with olive oil and spices for a tasty snack.

# 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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Stack tortillas and slice each into 6 triangular wedges.
03 - Place tortilla wedges in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange seasoned chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Cook 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 towel to cool; chips will continue to crisp as they cool.
07 - Serve chips with salsa, guacamole, or preferred dip.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 15 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for last-minute snacking or unexpected guests.
  • You control exactly what goes into them, so no mystery oils or preservatives, and they taste fresher than anything packaged.
  • The air fryer does all the work with zero splatter or mess, and you'll use fewer calories of oil than traditional frying.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the basket—even if it takes two batches, your chips will thank you by turning out consistently golden instead of unevenly cooked.
  • The chips continue crisping as they cool, so pull them out when they look just slightly less golden than you think they should be to avoid over-crisping them.
03 -
  • Cut your tortillas right before coating them rather than hours ahead—the drier they are when they hit the air fryer, the crispier the result.
  • If you notice some chips browning faster than others, shake the basket more frequently and rotate pieces from the edges to the center for perfectly even cooking.
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