Ingredients
6 corn tortillas
1–1½ teaspoons avocado or olive oil
½–1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional: chili powder
Optional: smoked paprika
Optional: tajín
Optional: garlic powder
Instructions
1. Set your air fryer to 350°F to preheat.
2. Cut the tortillas into triangles or your favorite chip shape.
3. Stack the tortillas and press down so they’re easy to slice evenly.
4. Brush or spray the pieces lightly with oil on both sides.
5. Arrange the tortillas in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
6. Air fry for 5–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
7. Check the chips; if they’re still pale, add 1–2 more minutes.
8. Salt the chips immediately while they’re still hot.
9. Let them cool for 2–3 minutes so they finish crisping before serving.
Notes
Chips will continue to crisp as they cool, so don’t overbake them.
If your tortillas are thicker, increase the temperature to 360°F or add a minute or two.
Use just a light sheen of oil—too much oil makes the chips tough instead of crispy.
Warm chips grab onto dips better; reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup chips
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0