Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are crispy, customizable, and incredibly easy to make at home. They are perfect for dipping or serving alongside scoopable meals like Chicken Parmesan Dip. This simple recipe uses just a few ingredients and delivers fresher, lighter chips than store-bought versions.
Recipe at a glance (TL;DR)
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cooking: 6-7 minutes, 350 ℉
- Main Ingredients: Tortillas (any kind you like)
- Difficulty level: Lazy! minimal prep, fast cook time, customizable
- Best for: dipping, scooping, and spreading.
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Why I love this recipe
I may be lazy, but that doesn't mean I don't like to put out an impressive spread from time to time. These chips are super easy to make, delicious, and somehow way more impressive than I ever thought they would be. Tell people you make homemade chips, and they immediately assume you worked for hours.
So, let's keep how easy these are our little secret - ok??
Why make this dish in the air fryer?
- Speed. You can have homemade chips on the table in under 15 minutes
- Crunch without deep frying. Just a brush of oil and the circulating air of an air fryer give a satisfying crunch. No need for the splatter or mess of deep frying.
- Perfect for small batches - The ideal way to have fresh chips without opening a full bag.
What ingredients do I need for air fryer tortilla chips?
The following are the ingredients you'll need to make delicious chips. Full quantities and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this page
Tortillas
Flour or corn tortillas both work. You can also use whole wheat and low-carb tortillas.
Olive Oil
A light brush or spray of oil helps the tortilla chips crisp and brown evenly. Avocado oil is also a good option
Garlic Salt
Adds easy flavor to your crisps.
This simple base recipe can be customized with different oils and seasoning blends
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Oil & Season
Use a pastry brush to add oil to a tortilla, then sprinkle with seasoning
Cut
Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the tortilla into chip-sized pieces.
Air Fry
Add to the air fryer and cook for 6-7 minutes at 350℉.
Rest
Allow chips to rest and cool uncovered. They will get crisper as they cool.
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Variation ideas
Garlic salt is my go-to seasoning for this recipe because it goes so well with so many of my favorite dishes. But you can get very creative. Here are a few suggestions
- Tajin and salt
- Ranch seasoning
- Truffle Salt
- Everything Bagel Seasoning (especially delicious with homemade hummus)
- Cinnamon Sugar (great with dessert dips like warm apple pie filling)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder
Season the chips immediately after adding oil so the flavors stick best.
Corn vs flour tortillas - what works best?
Both work in the air fryer - but they give different results. I find both types of chips delicious, so this comes down to personal preference. Here is the breakdown to help you decide what will work best for you
Corn tortillas - crispy and classic
- Turn out crispier and crunchier with a more classic chip texture. They have a more corn-like texture and flavor.
- Require a slightly longer cooking time (7-9 minutes in my toaster oven-style air fryer)
Flour tortillas - softer and flakier
- Have a slightly softer crunch, but are tender and flakier. They have a milder, neutral flavor.
- Cook faster and work well with sweet or seasoned variations.
For this recipe, I use flour tortillas because we love the flaky, mild flavor best with the garlic seasoning.
How should I store homemade tortilla chips?
Allow chips to fully cool before storing. Store in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
If stored chips lose some crispness, restore original texture in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
Expert tips to prevent soggy chips.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Chips should be in a single layer with a little space between them.
- Placing warm chips in a sealed container will cause them to soften due to trapped steam. Always allow them to cool first.
- Use a light coating of oil. You can paint it on with a pastry brush or use a spray. Too much oil will make chips heavy and not crisp.
- Start with stale tortillas if possible. Stale chips have less moisture and will crisp faster.
- Use an air fryer parchment liner for easy clean up.
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips (Crispy, Easy & Ready in Minutes)
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Equipment
- air fryer basket or oven style both work
- parchment paper for the easiest transfer and clean up
Ingredients
- tortilla of choice flour, corn, stale, fresh, low carb all work*
- olive oil
- garlic salt
Instructions
- Place a tortilla of choice on a flat surface
- Brush lightly with olive oil (you can also use an olive oil spray)
- Sprinkle with garlic salt (or seasoning of your choice)
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut into triangles
- Place the flavored triangles in a single layer on parchment paper
- Air fry the tortilla triangles at 350℉ for 6-7 minutes
- Remove from air fryer and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Chips will continue to crisp up a bit after they are removed.
- Cool and serve
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Notes
- *Corn tortillas may require an extra minute or two of cooking to reach desired crispiness.
- Chips can go from done to burnt very quickly. Each air fryer is slightly different. Watch the first round or two carefully to ensure that your chips don't burn.
- Chips will continue to crisp as they cool.
- Customize your chip flavors by using different infused oils and seasonings. See above for flavor suggestion.
- Note that the first batch may take an extra 30 seconds or so to cook. Subsequent batches going into a warm oven will cook faster.
Nutrition
All nutrition information shown here is automatically generated and should be considered an estimate. If you follow a specific diet, please calculate your own values to ensure accuracy.
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