Can the tortilla triangles overlap in the air fryer basket?

A little. Shaking them part way helps get everything evenly cooked. Just make sure that after the shaking the covered parts were exposed.

I want to make more chips in one air fryer basket. Can I do it with this recipe?

Yes, with a few changes. Since there are more of them, not only do you need more time, you need more shakes. The additional shakes are important to ensure as even of a cook on the tortillas as possible. We did a double batch recently where we cooked the tortillas for about 15-16 minutes and shook them every 5 minutes.

Can these be made without oil?

The short answer is yes, you can use lime juice or water to adhere your salt/spices, but the crunch is MUCH better with a tiny bit of oil. You can get good results with spray oil too, but we think it's SO much better with using just a little bit of oil (real oil).

How did you cut your tortillas?

We have big sharp knife that allows us to cut through multiple tortillas at once. It you don't have a knife, a pizza cutter or some kitchen shears can work in a pinch when making your homemade chips!

Do you have any sauces to pair with these chips?

Yes! We have a great Guacamole recipe that would be great to make along side these tortilla chips. We also have a Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip , a Spicy Harissa Whipped Tofu Dip , and a Vegan Kale Artichoke Dip . If you'd prefer something store-bought, these go great with a spicy or mango salsa!

Easy Crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe

Name: Easy Crispy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3-4 White Corn Tortillas, Cut into Triangles or Strips; 1/4 Teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt; 1 Teaspoon Avocado Oil, or oil of your choice

Description

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are super easy to make! Just grab some tortillas, cut them up, cover them in spices, and then start air frying!

Ingredients

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3-4 White Corn Tortillas, Cut into Triangles or Strips
1/4 Teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Avocado Oil, or oil of your choice

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Instructions

Cut the Tortillas: Stack your tortillas on top of each other and then using a sharp knife, cut them into quarter triangles or strips.
Season: To a small bowl add the cut tortillas. Then quickly add the oil and mix together. Then grind in some coarse salt (use a light hand with this, a little goes a long way!) and any spices you want and mix them together. Then add the tortillas to your air fryer basket, ideally in a single layer.
Preheat Setting: If your air fryer has a preheat setting, you may be able to get even faster results. You may need to gook the tortilla chips for less time, so check them part way through and adjust accordingly. Our air fryer does not have this setting so we couldn't test it.
Air Fry: Set your air fryer to 300 F (150 C) and cook for 10 to 12 minutes with a shake alarm half way through. Give them a good shake, making sure they get flipped, cook again until they are crunchy.
Enjoy: Let cool for about 2 minutes and then serve with dips, like refried beans or our Edamame Hummus (Internal Link), Vegan Guacamole, or Nut-Free Vegan Queso!
Storage: Let the tortilla chips cool and then store them in an airtight container or plastic bag. These don't have any preservatives in them unlike regular tortilla chips, so they'll start going stale in about 2 to 3 days.

Notes

Note 1: Yellow Corn Tortillas can be used with barely any difference. We've also tested these with white flour tortillas. We prefer corn tortilla chips, but they are still good. When using another type of tortilla that we haven't tested, such almond flour tortillas or low-carb tortillas, be a bit more cautious and check them more often.
Note 2: If you want to add more flavors, such as spices like chili powder or paprika, add them during the mixing of the salt and oil.
Note 3: If you want to make these without oil, you can use lime juice or water to adhere your salt/spices, but the crunch is MUCH better with a tiny bit of oil. You can get good results with spray oil too, but we think it's SO much better with using just a little bit of oil (real oil).
Note 4: If you want to double this recipe, you'll need to add a little more time and more shakes to get the tortillas crispy and cooked evenly. We did a double batch recently where we cooked the tortillas for about 15-16 minutes and shook them every 5 minutes.
Note 5: How many chips this recipe makes depends on how big your tortillas are and how small you cut them! Please refer to the nutrition info on the package of tortillas.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizers, Home-made
Method: Air fryer
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex