Homemade Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips (Printable)

Crispy golden tortilla chips made quickly in the air fryer with simple oil and seasoning.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes.
02 - Stack tortillas and cut each into 6 wedges to form chip-sized triangles.
03 - Transfer tortilla wedges to a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, smoked paprika, and cumin. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Place chips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Cook chips for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until they are crisp and lightly golden.
06 - Remove chips and transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to cool; chips will continue to crisp as they cool.
07 - Enjoy chips with your preferred salsa, guacamole, or dip.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're crispy without the grease guilt of deep fried versions, and your hands won't feel oily after a handful.
  • The whole process from prep to crispy perfection takes less time than waiting for takeout.
  • You control exactly what goes on them, so no mystery ingredients or unexpected flavors.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with chewy chips instead of crispy ones, so embrace working in batches.
  • The cooling step matters more than you'd think—patience for just a couple of minutes transforms them from soft to genuinely crunchy.
03 -
  • Shaking the basket at the halfway point is non-negotiable—it's the difference between chips that are perfectly golden all over and some that brown too fast.
  • Let your air fryer preheat fully before adding anything, because even a couple degrees makes a difference in how quickly they crisp.
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