Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (6 Flavors)

Air fryer tortilla chips have a fresh flavor that store bought chips don’t come close to! You can customize them any way you like, and we give you 6 great tips on how you can add more flavor. Plus making them in the air fryer means less oil so you can feel good sharing a lightened-up snack with your family. 

What are tortilla chips?

Tortilla chips are crunchy, southwestern style of chip often used in nachos or as a substitute for potato chips. The tortilla chips can use either corn or flour tortillas, a bit of oil, and salt. You can then dip them in salsa, guacamole, or other southwestern sauces. 

You can also add them to your favorite salads, soups, or taco recipes.

Why make Tortilla Chips at home?

Homemade tortilla chips have an amazing, fresh flavor to them.

As an added bonus, when you air fry them, you are using only a small amount of fat compared to store bought chips. Also, you can control how much salt you want to add and any other flavors you like.

?Ingredients for Best homemade Tortilla Chips

To make the basic recipe, you only need three ingredients, but if you like, you can add additional seasonings to give them added flavor.

• Tortillas - You can use either white corn or yellow corn.
• Olive oil cooking spray - You could use another type of cooking spray if you prefer.
• Coarse salt - It is easier to add as much or as little as you like when you use coarse salt or sea salt.

?What flavors can I create with these tortilla chips

When we make tortilla chips, we like to switch it up sometimes. Here are six easy variations that requires you to add just a bit of seasoning to them:

• Original with salt
• Cajun Tortilla Chips - You can find cajun spice mixes in the spice aisle at your local grocery store.
• Curried – You can make a spicy curry version with curry powder, garlic, onion, and salt.
• Chili-Lime – My kids’ favorite! Toss the chips with lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Spicy – For a neutral spicy flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika and black pepper.
• Sweet – Sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar for a sweet flavor.

?How to make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Before you place the chips in the air fryer, you need to first cut the tortillas into 6 to 8 equal pieces. To do this, lay the tortillas on a cutting board and then slice down the middle like you would a pizza.

Once you have the chips prepared, follow these steps:

• Lightly spray the chips with cooking spray and coarse salt. Next, add the chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping them.
• Set the air frier to 350 and cook for 3 minutes. 
• After 3 minutes, carefully remove the basket and flip each chip. 
• Once flipped, cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until brown and crispy.

?How to bake Tortilla Chips in Oven

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can easily make them in the oven first. To do this, you need to first cut the tortillas into 6 to 8 equal pieces. To do this, lay the tortillas on a cutting board and then slice down the middle like you would a pizza.

When the chips are ready, all you need to do is:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Next, place the chips on a cookie sheet or flat baking pan in a single layer.
• Bake the chips for 7 minutes at 350 degrees and then flip, add more salt if desired, and then bake another 5 minutes or until they have browned and crisped.

?Pro tips and tricks

When you make tortilla chips at home, follow these easy tips and tricks for the best results:

• Never stack the chips when air frying or baking. This will cause them to not get as crispy.
• Skip the salt if you want a lower sodium chip.
• Make sure to try new flavors if you want some variety.

?How to serve

Tortilla chips are made for dipping. When we make them, we dip them in things like:

• Cucumber salsa
• Salsa
• Mango salsa
• Cheese sauce
• Tomato salsa verde
• Roasted salsa
• 7 layer dip recipe

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use WW friendly tortillas for making tortilla chips?

Yes! You can use Weight Watchers friendly and other varieties of tortillas too. If you like, you can also use wheat or flour ones for a slightly different texture and flavor that is still amazing.

Can I use low carb tortilla chips

Yes! Low carb tortilla chips work great too. You may need to adjust the time on cooking just a bit, but otherwise they’ll work great!

How to Store

When you make tortilla chips at home, they are best served fresh. That’s part of the reason we love making them!

But if you are making them ahead for a party, you certainly can! To do this, cook the chips and then let them cool completely on a wire rack like you would cookies. Once cooled, place them in an airtight container.

You might find that adding a paper towel between layers of chips can help keep out moisture and keep the chips crispy.

?Should I use cooking oil spray?

Yes, you do need a bit of oil when air frying. Cooking spray works great, or you can spritz them with olive oil or other oil using a spray bottle. Both methods work great!

?How can I create a large batch with my air fryer?

For best results, we recommend cooking in batches. But if you need to make a large batch and you are short on time, follow these easy steps:

• Set the air fryer on 400°F (200°C), no preheating required, and set the cooking time for 4 minutes.
• Next, open the basket after that first time, remove any chips that are eventually cooked already. Give a good shake to the chips in the basket. Close the basket again and keep air frying for 3 or 4 minutes until crispy and golden.
• Make sure to check the chips, if some chips cook faster than others, remove them from the basket.

Other easy air fryer vegetables

If you want some other tasty air fryer vegetable ideas, then you should check out these other great options:

• Air Fryer Pickles
• Air Fryer Okra
• Broccoli Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Carrots
• Air Fryer Asparagus
• Cream cheese stuffed Mushrooms
• Sweet Potatoes Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
• Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

Let us know what you think

If you make this delicious recipe, let us know how it went! When you make this, be sure to take a pic and tag us on Instagram @dbellyrulesdmind or Facebook @thebellyrulesthemind!

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