If you’re looking for a quick, crispy snack, these Air Fryer Flour Tortilla Chips are about to become your new go-to. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they turn perfectly golden and crunchy in minutes—no deep frying required.
These homemade chips are light, crisp, and incredibly versatile. Season them simply with salt or customize them with your favorite spices for a fun twist. They’re perfect for dipping into salsa, guacamole, or queso, or just enjoying on their own.
Best of all, this recipe comes together in under 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute snacks, easy appetizers, or whenever a chip craving hits.
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These Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are a delicious and easy snack you can make in minutes.
Dunk them in all kinds of dips, like chipotle salsa or harissa hummus, or enjoy them as a simple and salty snack.
Ingredients needed
All you need are 3 ingredients to make air fryer tortilla chips:
- Flour OR corn tortillas (this will also work with low-carb tortillas)
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Salt
It doesn’t get much easier than that! Never again will a heaping bowl of guacamole or cheesy enchilada dip be lonely with these homemade tortilla chips by their side. The best part? No more dealing with messy deep fryer oil or long baking times again!
How to make tortilla chips in the air fryer
- Stack the tortillas on top of each other and slice them with a sharp knife like a pizza (you can also use a pizza cutter). You should have 8 equal wedges when you’re done.
- Lightly spray the chips with oil and sprinkle salt on top.
- Arrange the tortilla wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook until they’re crispy, making sure to toss the batch halfway through. Serve with dip and enjoy!
Tips and tricks
- To get uniform tortilla chips, only air fry one tortilla (or 8 wedges) at a time so that they don’t overlap.
- Or you can speed things up by cooking 3 tortillas at a time. This is quicker but will result in chips that aren’t as uniform. Make sure to shake the basket every 2 minutes so they all cook and crisp evenly!
- Make sure you have an oil spritzer on standby so the tortilla wedges can be coated evenly.
- If you don’t have an oil spritzer, use a pastry brush to brush the oil on the uncut tortillas first.
- Hit the chips with tons of flavor when they’re done! Once they come out of the air fryer, squeeze some lime juice on top or toss them in a seasoning mix. My favorite is 1 teaspoon each of chili powder and cumin, or my homemade taco seasoning.
Serving suggestions
Server your air fryer chips with one of these tasty sipping sauces:
FAQs
Yes! Simply omit the oil if you’d prefer oil free tortilla chips.
This can happen when you don’t work in batches or pile too many tortilla wedges on top of each other in the air fryer. The air and heat won’t circulate around the chips, resulting in them steaming instead of air frying.
Yes! Just use my baked tortilla chips recipe instead.
Store your tortilla chips in an airtight container after they’ve cooled completely. They’ll stay fresh at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Full Recipe
Air Fryer Flour Tortilla Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray)
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice tortillas into 8 equal wedges.
- Lightly spray with oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Preheat air fryer to 340-degrees.
Single Layer (for flat chips):
- Arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer (you will need to work in batches) and cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Multiple Layer (faster – curly chips):
- You can also cook 3 tortillas at once. They won’t be in a single layer, so you will need to toss them every 2 minutes to ensure more even cooking. Also, they won’t cook flat like the chips cooked in a single layer, however, you can cook more chips at once this way.
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