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September 2, 2020

Crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

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The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! This healthy Mexican recipe is made with only 3 ingredients and a few minutes! No deep-frying!

Serve them with salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dipping. Perfect for game-day snacks or Cinco de Mayo!

The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! You’ll only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes! #AirFryerTortillaChips

Table of Contents

  • Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without Oil
  • How to Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
  • Pro Tips for the Best Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
  • How Long Do They Last?
  • Can You Make This Recipe with Flour Tortillas?
  • Variations
  • Crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without Oil

I used to make tortilla chips by deep-frying them in order to get the crispy texture, but it’s too much hassle to cook. After making it in the air fryer, I find it’s so much easier and air frying is the BEST WAY to cook tortilla chips or nachos. It makes eating healthy possible without compromising texture or flavor. When cooked in the air fryer, these tortilla chips have much fewer points, and are perfect for weight watchers.

Air frying makes the crispiest tortilla chips with NO OIL required! It only needs 3 ingredients and is a great way to use up leftover tortillas. Too good to be true?

Ingredients You’ll Need

The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! This healthy Mexican recipe is made with only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes! No deep-frying!
  • Tortillas: You can use either corn, flour, or even low-carb flour tortillas. I find corn tortillas (white or yellow) work the best as they become extra crispy in the air fryer. I used small tortillas, and cut each into 6 pieces. This yields the perfect bite-sized chips similar to the store-bought tortilla chips.
  • Salt: Salt adds an irresistibly savory touch, and you can use sea salt or regular table salt.
  • Cooking Spray: It has less calories than oil, therefore is a healthier option. If you don’t have cooking spray, you can brush your tortillas with regular olive oil.

How to Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Air fryer tortilla chips recipe: step 1 and 2 photos.

1. Start by spraying your tortillas with cooking spray on each side, and season with salt. Then place the tortillas in a stack.

2. Cut them in half, and then cut each half into 3 small triangles.

Air fryer tortilla chips recipe: process 3 and 4 photos.

3. Spread the tortilla pieces in the air-fryer basket in a single layer, overlapping as little as possible. (You will need to make a few batches if your air-fryer is not big enough.)

4. Set the air fryer to 350ºF for 5 minutes. After 3 minutes, take out the basket and gently stir and flip the chips. Return the chips to the air fryer and cook 2 more minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt once more if necessary. You’ll get super crispy and crunchy chips!

The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! You’ll only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes!

Pro Tips for the Best Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

  • I recommend using corn tortillas for this recipe. They are much crispier than flour tortillas.
  • Avoid overcrowding the basket. It’s best to arrange them in a single layer if you’d like to have the super crispy chips.
  • Cooking time varies depending on the brand and size of the tortilla. I like my chips on the crispier side, so I cook them until the edges are golden brown, about 5 minutes. To avoid overcooking, check after air frying for 4 minutes in total and add more time if necessary. Also note that the chips will crisp even further as they cool down. (Yellow corn tortillas may take longer to cook.)

How Long Do They Last?

Homemade air fryer tortillas can last up to 2 weeks at room temperature if stored in an airtight container or zip-top bags.

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips served with guacamole.

Can You Make This Recipe with Flour Tortillas?

Yes, although they won’t be as crispy as corn tortillas. Also note that the flour tortillas may take slightly less time to cook.

Variations

Flavors: I love simple salted tortilla chips, but you can easily add additional flavors such as lime, nacho cheese, or even cinnamon sugar. 

Tortillas: As I mentioned, you can use corn, flour, or low-carb tortillas. I find the corn tortillas produce the crispiest chips and are my favorite. Low-carb tortilla chips do not taste as good as corn or flour, but they are great for weight watchers. 

Dipping ideas: These tortilla chips taste so good with many different dips. Here are some of my favorite dipping choices: guacamole, salsa, spinach artichoke dip, pico de gallo, and hummus.

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  • These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY TIME! It’s the best way to cook hard boiled eggs and I’ll share my favorite tips with you and take all of the guesswork out. #AirFryerHardBoiledEggs
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If you tried this recipe, let me know how your air fryer tortilla chips turn out in the comments below! 

The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! You’ll only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes!

Crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe

The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! You’ll only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 36 Tortilla Chips
Calories: 9kcal

Ingredients 

  • 6 small tortillas corn or flour (6-inch)
  • cooking spray
  • salt to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat you air fryer by setting the temperature to 350ºF. (It usually takes about 3 minutes to preheat an air fryer.)
  • Spray your tortillas with cooking spray on each side, and season with salt to taste.
  • Place 6 tortillas in a stack and cut them in half. Then cut each half into 3 small triangles (see the photos in the post).
  • When the air fryer is ready, take the basket out. Spread the tortilla pieces in the basket in a single layer, overlapping as little as possible. (You will need to cook in batches. I was able to fit 9 pieces into the basket each time.)
  • Put back the basket, and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • After 3 minutes, take out the basket and gently stir and flip the chips.
  • Return the basket to the air fryer and cook 2 more minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Season with salt once more if necessary.
  • Let the tortilla chips to cool before serving. They will become crispier and crunchier as they cool down.

Notes

  • Watch the chips closely and the chips are done cooking if the edges of the chips are golden brown. Add more time if necessary.
  • If your chips are no longer as crispy, you can reheat them in the air fryer at 350F for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
Author: izzycooking
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
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The best ever super crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips without oil! You’ll only need 3 ingredients and a few minutes! #AirFryerTortillaChips #EasyAirFryerRecipes

Editor note: Originally published December 2, 2019 and updated September 2, 2020.

Filed Under: Air Fryer, Snacks Tagged With: cooking spray, salt, Tortillas

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Comments

  1. KirstenNB says

    April 21, 2020 at 8:22 am

    Great idea! My air fryer is so small, I’d be making chips all day!

    Reply
    • Sylvia says

      May 1, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      It would take all day to cook up a batch.

      Reply
  2. Leticia says

    May 12, 2020 at 1:41 am

    Hi! Did you use white or yellow corn tortillas???
    I am going to try it out!

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Hi Leticia, I used white corn tortillas, but you can use yellow ones or flour tortillas for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        November 17, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        I used flour tortillas they we’re great going to try the corn ones very soon

        Reply
        • izzycooking says

          November 18, 2020 at 1:00 pm

          Great to hear that! izzy

          Reply
        • Cindy says

          November 21, 2020 at 4:28 pm

          Hey I tried the street corn tortillas after they came out I sprinkled them with nacho cheese popcorn seasoning they are amazing

          Reply
  3. Deb says

    May 19, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Do tha6t keep well, say if i was to make them in the afternoon for supper time? If i have left overs how would you store them to keep them crisp?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      May 19, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      Hi Deb, let your tortilla chips cool completely at room temperature, and then store them in a ziplock bag. They should keep several days.

      Reply
  4. Karin says

    May 26, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    New to air fryer. Attempted to make but they were flying around in basket so stopped. ??

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      May 27, 2020 at 9:07 am

      Hi Karin, as an air fryer has strong air flow, light foods could fly around in the basket. For tortilla chips, it’s ok if they fly around while cooking, but for lightweight food like spinach, it could end up getting up in the heat coil and get burned.

      Reply
  5. linda says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    Isn’t cooking spray oil? Is there a brand that is not oil?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      July 15, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      Hi Linda, cooking spray can be used as a replacement for oil, and it has fewer calories (and grams of fat) than oil.

      Reply
  6. Sharon barnes says

    September 12, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    I bought the roasting rack insert to make crispy toco shells from corn tortillas how do I do this also time and temp

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 15, 2020 at 11:35 am

      Hi Sharon, as long as you can fit the roasting rack insert into the basket. You can follow the recipe. The cooking time and temp are the same. Hope it helps.

      Reply
  7. Michael Press says

    September 19, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    These chips came out perfectly! This is no my go-to tortilla chip recipe. Even when we get take out Mexican food, I make these chips ahead of time because I can control the amount of salt, and also, they taste GREAT! I use the small Mission yellow corn (you’re right, they’re a little more substantive than white corn, I find white corn can get a little flimsy) and make one set in the basket and another set on a grate atop the basket to cut down on time. I do about 3 and 3 front/back and sometimes stick with your 3/2 depending on how crunchy I want them. Anyway, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      September 21, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Michael, glad that you like the recipe, and thank you so much for sharing your tips! Izzy

      Reply
  8. David Collins says

    December 1, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    New to the air fryer and I made mine out of corn tortillas, olive oils spray and a little salt. They were a great accompaniment to chili on a cold FL night!!!

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      December 4, 2020 at 9:45 am

      Hi David, great to hear that you enjoyed your tortillas. Thanks for letting me know! Izzy

      Reply
  9. Erica says

    January 9, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    Amazing! Better than the restaurant chips! We tried some with some different seasonings and salt. Will be making these again. Used white corn tortillas.

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      January 10, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      Hi Erica, glad you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply

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