Crave a crunchy and salty snack without the guilt? Try making Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips! This recipe is a simple and healthier alternative to deep fried chips. Serve as a snack on their own or use as a base for dips and toppings. Quick, easy, and delicious!
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Made with yellow corn tortillas, nonstick cooking spray, and a sprinkle of salt, these air fryer corn tortilla chips are crispy and delicious. Just cut the tortillas into wedges, spray with nonstick cooking spray, season with salt, and air fry to perfection.
This is a quick and easy method for making fresh tortilla chips, and it's also a healthier alternative to deep frying, as the air fryer uses less oil. The result is a crunchy and flavorful snack that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for dips, salsas, and other toppings.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's a healthier alternative to deep-fried chips. The air fryer uses less oil, making the chips a lighter and healthier option compared to traditional deep-fried chips.
- It's quick and easy. With just a few simple steps, you can have fresh, crispy tortilla chips ready in minutes.
- It's customizable. You can adjust the level of salt and seasoning to your liking, making it easy to create the perfect chip to suit your taste buds.
- It's versatile. These tortilla chips can be served on their own or used as a base for dips, salsas, and other toppings.
- It's delicious. The crispy texture and salty flavor of these chips make them a crowd-pleaser and the perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Yellow Corn Tortillas: Made from a mixture of corn flour, water, and salt. They have a slightly sweet and earthy flavor and a tender texture, making them perfect for cutting into chips.
- Nonstick Cooking Spray: Used in this recipe to help the tortilla chips crisp up and prevent them from sticking to the air fryer basket. It also helps distribute salt and seasoning evenly.
- Salt: Added to the tortilla chips to enhance their flavor and provide a balance to their sweetness. You can adjust the amount of salt to your taste preference.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F.
Step 2: Cut the yellow corn tortillas into wedges. You can use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.
Step 3: Spray both sides of the tortilla wedges lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle salt over the wedges, to taste.
Step 4: Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. You may need to cook them in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
Step 5: Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the tortilla chips are crispy and golden brown. Remove the chips from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Cut the tortillas into evenly sized wedges. This will ensure that the chips cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Use nonstick cooking spray. This will prevent the chips from sticking to the air fryer basket and will also help them crisp up.
- Season to taste. You can adjust the amount of salt to your liking. You can also try adding other spices or seasonings such as chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder.
- Keep an eye on the chips. Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model and the thickness of the chips. Check the chips frequently and remove them from the air fryer once they are golden brown and crispy.
Variations
- Flavored chips: Add a sprinkle of chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder before cooking for a spicy twist.
- Sweet chips: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before cooking for a sweet and spicy snack.
- Cheese chips: Sprinkle with grated cheese before cooking for a cheesy and crunchy snack.
- Different tortillas: Experiment with different types of tortillas, such as blue corn, wheat, or flavored tortillas.
- Dipping sauces: Serve the chips with a variety of dipping sauces, such as guacamole, salsa, or ranch dressing.
Storing
Place the chips in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. This will help keep them crisp and fresh. Keep the chips at room temperature and avoid storing in a humid or damp place. The chips are best consumed within 2-3 days of making them to ensure maximum freshness and crunchiness.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use any type of tortilla that you prefer, including blue corn, wheat, or flavored tortillas.
Yes, you can experiment with different spices and seasonings such as chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder.
Yes, you can easily double or triple the recipe to feed a larger crowd. Just be sure to cook the chips in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Yes, you can reheat the chips in the air fryer by cooking for 2-3 minutes at 400 °F until they are warm and crispy.
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Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 3 yellow corn tortillas
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Cut the yellow corn tortillas into wedges. You can use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.
- Spray both sides of the tortilla wedges lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle salt over the wedges, to taste.
- Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer. You may need to cook them in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the tortilla chips are crispy and golden brown. Remove the chips from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut the tortillas into evenly sized wedges. This will ensure that the chips cook evenly and at the same rate.
- Use nonstick cooking spray. This will prevent the chips from sticking to the air fryer basket and will also help them crisp up.
- Season to taste. You can adjust the amount of salt to your liking. You can also try adding other spices or seasonings such as chili powder, paprika, or garlic powder.
- Keep an eye on the chips. Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model and the thickness of the chips. Check the chips frequently and remove them from the air fryer once they are golden brown and crispy.
- Storing: Place the chips in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. This will help keep them crisp and fresh. Keep the chips at room temperature and avoid storing in a humid or damp place. The chips are best consumed within 2-3 days of making them to ensure maximum freshness and crunchiness.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Tara
These tortilla chips look wonderful! I have had an air fryer on my wishlist for about a year, but haven't gotten around to ordering it yet. I think I definitely need to now!
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
Such an easy and simple snack to make, but so tasty. They would be great with hummus for a movie snack at the weekend.
Anita
Homemade chips is the best. These are great with some salsa, and for dipping with a stew or a hearty soup. 🙂
Justine Howell
Just got mine so these are on!! With hummus, can't wait.
Adrianne
I love how simple and easy this recipe is! Those tortilla chips can be dipped in anything which works so well too. Cheers for a great recipe!
Morgan
This is such a great idea! I love how easy they are to make too!
Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef
Totally need to get one of these air fryers, my girlfriend offered to let me borrow hers to give it a try but I tend to get attached to kitchen appliances! lol These chips would go great with our chicken tortilla soup and would cut the cals too! 🙂
Tamara K.
Chips and salsa are our favorite, so this is a perfect “guilt free” way to enjoy them!
Amy
Wow, these look so good! Just one more reason why I'm going to need to get an air fryer 🙂