Making homemade tortilla chips in the air fryer is so easy! Fresh, tasty, and done in just a few minutes, you'll never go back to pre-made chips!
Using the air fryer to make homemade tortilla chips is so easy! It takes less than 10 minutes, and they come out delicious and crunchy! Pair them with a delicious salsa, like Red Gold's Salsa, and it's the perfect snack or party food!
It only takes a few ingredients to make these Air Fryer tortilla chips; corn tortillas and a bit of oil...salt is optional but recommended. Serve these as a delicious snack, or alongside this amazing Instant Pot Salsa Rice or Enchilada Skillet Rice!
How to make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Get all the ingredients together; corn tortillas, spray oil, and salt if desired. You could also mix up the flavors by seasoning the chips with chili powder, paprika, or cumin for a touch of spice!
- Cut the corn tortillas in half, then in half again, making 4 chips per tortilla.
- Add the tortillas to the air fryer basket, then lightly spray the tops with oil spray (a little goes a long way). Lightly sprinkle salt over the tortillas if desired.
- Close the air fryer and set to 350 degrees F and 10 minutes.
- After 4 minutes, open the air fryer and shake lightly. Close and continue cooking. After 4 more minutes, open and shake lightly. At this point see if you need the remaining 2 minutes (different air fryer models will cook differently). Continue cooking if needed.
- Remove from air fryer and serve with salsa!
How to store homemade Tortilla Chips:
- Store the chips in a sealed bag or sealed container. Will stay fresh for 3-4 days. Can also toss them back in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to heat back up before serving.
Need more ideas for meals to serve these Air Fryer Tortilla Chips and Salsa with? Here are some suggestions:
- Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
- Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Instant Pot Salsa Rice
- Million Layer Dip
Do you like the Air Fryer as much as I do? Checkout these other air fryer recipes:
- Air Fryer Roasted Carrots (easy side dish)
- Air Fryer Crispy Artichokes (easy appetizer)
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings (fast & easy)
- Air Fryer Bagel Bites (homemade)
- Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
- Air Fryer Hamburgers
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
With just 2 ingredients, making homemade tortilla chips in the air fryer is so easy! Fresh, tasty, and done in just a few minutes, you will never go back to pre-made chips!
- 8 small corn tortillas
- oil spray
- salt, optional
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Cut the corn tortillas in half, then in half again, making 4 chips per tortilla.
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Add the tortillas to the air fryer basket, then lightly spray the tops with oil spray (a little goes a long way). Lightly sprinkle salt over the tortillas if desired.
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Close the air fryer and set to 350 degrees F and 10 minutes.
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After 4 minutes, open the air fryer and shake lightly. Close and continue cooking. After 4 more minutes, open and shake lightly. At this point see if you need the remaining 2 minutes (different air fryer models will cook differently). Continue cooking if needed.
Recipe Video
Makes 4 servings (8 chips per serving).
April
I love my air fryer and homemade tortilla chips are the best. I can't wait to try these!
Katie
The chips are so crisp and delicious. I love how easy all of this is too!
Anna
This was such an easy and delicious snack! Love that I can make tortilla chips in my air fryer and not the oven! Win!
Claire
Thanks for this idea! I love that this is easy to make. Will definitely make this in our family movie nights.
Catalina
These tortilla chips look so crunchy! And they are definitely healthier!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
I know for sure these Air Fryer tortilla chips would be a huge hit in my house!
Beth
These look so good and I can’t wait to make these! So excited to make this recipe! So easy and crispy.
Amanda Livesay
This came in clutch when I was too lazy to run to the store yesterday! They're so crispy and delicious.
Krystle
So crunchy! I'll never buy store bought again.