Homemade Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips (Printable)

Quick, crispy tortilla chips crafted in the air fryer, ideal for snacking or dipping with bold seasonings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Stack the tortillas and slice each into 6 triangular wedges suitable for chips.
03 - Place tortilla wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Lay chips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding.
05 - Air fry 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 and allow crisping to complete.
07 - Enjoy with salsa, guacamole, or your preferred dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 13 minutes flat, which means you can satisfy a chip craving without guilt or planning ahead.
  • Tastes genuinely better than store-bought because you control exactly how crispy and seasoned they are.
  • Uses minimal oil and actual ingredients you can name, making snacking feel a little less indulgent.
02 -
  • Do not skip the halfway shake—chips that sit still in the air fryer basket will brown unevenly, and nobody wants half burnt chips.
  • The air fryer temperature matters more than you'd think; too high burns them fast and too low leaves them chewy, so that 350°F is the sweet spot.
03 -
  • A light mist of oil using an oil sprayer gives you better control and more even seasoning than pouring from a bottle.
  • If you like extra-crispy chips, cook at 360°F for a minute or two longer, but watch them closely because the line between crispy and burnt is thin.
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