Summary – Spray your sliced corn tortillas with olive oil and add some salt… cook for 8 minutes at 370° F in your air fryer. Read the full details below for perfect results.
You know…sometimes you just want to kick back and indulge. Forget your healthy lifestyle for a day, sometimes it is fun to just let it go for the day. Air fryer tortilla chips definitely fall into that category!
Now that’s not particularly unfair ontortilla chips, they aren’t actually that bad. They get a bad reputationbecause of the things that go with them.
Simply dial them down a little and you havea ‘cheat’ meal…that isn’t really cheating.
Perfect for the game…
If you read through some of the recipesthat I have posted, there is a theme that runs through it involving my airfryer…and my husband.
Anything that involves ‘game day’ typefood, he suddenly becomes very interested in what I do. Whether it is corndogs, potato wedges or even popcorn…he is paying attention.
If you are looking at fool proof recipesthat even a complete novice can handle, your air fryer is actually your bestfriend.
Air fried tortilla chips are perfect forthe big game. They make a great addition to a selection and are guaranteed toleave the plate empty.
In this article, I will show you my recipefor air fryer tortilla chips and show you how to make tortilla chips in an airfryer.
Things to consider
The main thing that needs someconsideration is whether you choose to use flour or corn to make yourtortillas.
Personally, I am a fan of corn flourtortillas as I like the end product. They end up super crispy on the outsidebut are still soft on the inside. As far as quality goes, they are great.
Regular flour also delivers good resultsbut I guess you choose whatever tortilla suits you. If you are watching thewaistline, consider using low carb flour.
What is for sure, the end result will bethe same as a store-bought packet of tortilla chips. You have to be happy withthat right?
How to make tortilla chips in an airfryer
To make delicious air fryer tortilla chips,follow this fantastic recipe and process;
Ingredients for air fryer tortilla chips
- Packet of corn tortillas
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil spray
Method
- Preheat your air fryer to 370° F
- Place the tortillas onto a chopping board and cut in half. Rotate the chopping board and cut in half again. Cut the 45 degree angle so that eventually you end up with quarters.
- Spray the olive oil onto both sides of the corn tortillas
- Sprinkle the kosher salt onto the tortilla quadrants
- Put them into the preheated air fryer – cook for 8 minutes at 370° F
- You can flip them half way through but that is optional
Secrets & tips for air fryertortilla chips
Not all brands of tortillas are the same soit is definitely worth experimenting with different brands if you want to maketortilla chips out of them. This is also relevant if you want to reduce thecalories, as most brands deliver differing calorie levels.
Ensure that you are leaving room for theair to circulate freely around the basket of the air fryer. This may mean thatyou have to batch cook them but if you want crisp tortilla chips, this isnecessary.
If you have a trivet, then you will be ableto make two layers of crisps. If you don’t have one, get one. They make such adifference with air fryer recipes.
Finally, don’t be afraid to make mistakes.It is worth experimenting a little and truly finding out what your air fryercan achieve. Leave your tortilla chips in a little longer, does that improvethe crispiness? There is only one way to find out…experiment!
What can you serve tortilla chips with?
The world is your oyster, there areliterally so many dips you can serve. No need to stick with the standard salsadips…as good as they are…get creative! Have you considered Caramelized oniondip? Let list a few for you to research further…creamy corn dip, grilledguacamole, chipotle chicken, cheese beer dip, tzatziki, green pea guacamole,spinach artichoke dip…the list is endless.
Live a little…or don’t! The choice asalways, is yours.
Frequently Asked Question’s
Can you warm tortillas in air fryer?
Yes, you can. It is incredibly simple andvery quick. To warm your tortillas, air fry them at 330F for three minutes. Itis worth pointing out that some air fryers are quite powerful so it may beworth checking them after two minutes.
Can you heat taco shells in the airfryer?
Yes, you can heat taco shells in the airfryer. You simply need to place them in the basket of a preheated air fryer.Cook them in your air fryer at 300F for 5 minutes.
Can I fry multiple layers of tortillachips in my air fryer?
Yes, you can fry multiple layers oftortilla chips in your air. However, you will need a trivet to separate thelayers. You cannot place them on top of each other as they need room for thehot air to circulate freely.
Do I need to use oil?
Yes, you need the oil to give it thatcrispy texture to the corn tortillas. It is possible to make them without theoil but the texture will be significantly different. Why not give it a try andsee if you like them without the oil.
Do I need to preheat my air fryer?
Yes, you should always preheat your airfryer. Think of your air fryer like it is a powerful convection oven. You wouldpreheat your oven before you oven cook, so the same principle applies here.Trust me, your food will look so much more appetizing if your air fryer ispreheated.
Verdict
There you have it… air fryer tortillachips. This is probably as simple a recipe as it gets. However, it is just assignificant. You could potentially create much healthier snacks and save moneyat the same time.
Remember, these keep for up to a week tooin a zip lock bag and can be refreshed in an air fryer in a couple ofminutes. Be bold with your flavors andexperiment.
Share your success with us… what was thebest flavor you came up with? Leave a comment below.
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