Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Salsa (Printable Version)

Crunchy tortilla chips with vibrant salsa, ready in minutes for a flavorful, vegan-friendly snack.

# What You Need:

→ Tortilla Chips

01 - 8 small corn tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)

→ Homemade Salsa

05 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
06 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 350°F and allow it to preheat.
02 - Slice each corn tortilla into 6 to 8 wedges.
03 - Brush or spray both sides of the tortilla wedges lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle sea salt and chili powder evenly over them.
04 - Place the seasoned tortilla wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Air-fry the wedges for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until chips turn golden and crisp. Transfer to a cooling rack.
06 - In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper thoroughly.
07 - Allow the salsa to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
08 - Present the crispy tortilla chips accompanied by the fresh salsa.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Quick to make in just 20 minutes
  • Affordable ingredients and perfect for sharing
02 -
  • Check tortilla packaging to ensure gluten-free if needed
  • Chips are best served fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Add cumin or smoked paprika for chip flavor variation
  • Customize salsa with avocado, corn, or black beans
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