Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

These air fryer tortilla chips are so easy to make, and need almost zero oil! Ready in under 15 minutes and way healthier than storebought or fried versions!

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Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

8 6-inch corn tortillas
2 tablespoons avocado oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
Brush both sides of each tortilla with avocado oil. Stack tortillas and cut into quarters to form 32 triangles.
Arrange triangles in a single layer in air fryer basket. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes. Check at 5 minutes—chips should be golden brown around the edges. If not, continue checking at 1-minute intervals until done.
Transfer chips to a wire rack and cool completely. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Serve fresh or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Chips become crispier as they cool—don't worry if they feel soft straight out of the air fryer
Avocado oil has a high smoke point; olive oil works but avoid non-stick sprays in the air fryer
Don't overcrowd the basket—chips won't crisp evenly
Variations:
- Sprinkle with chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder after cooking
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over warm chips
- Use flour tortillas for a slightly different texture

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