Homemade Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips (Printable Version)

Quick, crispy tortilla chips made in the air fryer with olive oil and spices for a healthy snack.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes.
02 - Stack tortillas and slice each into 6 wedges to form chip-sized triangles.
03 - Place tortilla wedges in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Toss thoroughly to coat.
04 - Place chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking until chips are crisp and lightly golden.
06 - Transfer chips to a wire rack or paper towel-lined surface to cool, allowing them to crisp further as they cool.
07 - Enjoy the chips with your choice of salsa, guacamole, or preferred dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready faster than you can microwave popcorn, and so much better for you.
  • One oil drizzle transforms humble tortillas into something crispy and crave-worthy, no deep fryer needed.
  • You can make a huge batch and they'll stay fresh for days—if they last that long.
02 -
  • The shaking halfway through is not optional—it's the difference between evenly golden chips and some that are crispy while others are chewy.
  • Don't crowd the basket; I learned this the hard way the first time I tried to fit a whole batch in at once and ended up with chips that were more steamed than fried.
03 -
  • Don't skip the halfway shake—it's the single thing that separates good chips from consistently perfect ones.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, cut and season them ahead of time and store in the fridge, then air fry fresh whenever you need them.
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