Homemade Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips (Printable)

Crispy golden tortilla chips made in an air fryer, ideal for dipping or snacking with a healthy touch.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 15 minutes, which means your snack craving won't have time to fade.
  • No oil splatters, no deep fryer smell lingering for days—just clean, crispy chips that feel indulgent but aren't.
  • You control exactly what goes on them, so no mystery ingredients hiding in store-bought versions.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with chips that steam instead of crisp, so resist the urge to fit everything at once.
  • Room-temperature leftover chips reheat beautifully in the air fryer for 2 minutes if they've gone soft, bringing back that snapping texture instantly.
03 -
  • A pizza cutter makes slicing stacked tortillas faster and more even than a knife, and cleanup is easier too.
  • Tossing chips halfway through cooking ensures even crisping on all sides, which is the difference between good and unforgettable.
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