Air fryer recipe · Snacks
Cheesy Nacho Crisp Bites
Corn tortilla triangles dusted with cheese and chilli for a fast crunchy snack.
- 10 minTotal time
- 180°CAir fryer
- 4Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 330kcal
- 10.8 gprotein
- 50.5 gcarbs
- 9.4 gfat
- 3.2 gfibre
Per serving, about 4 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- corn tortilla4 pieces
- cheese3 tbsp grated
- chilli powder1 tsp
- oregano1 tsp
- oil1 tbsp
Method
Cut
Stack the corn tortillas on top of each other and cut through the pile into small, even triangles. Cutting them the same size means they crisp at the same rate, so none burn while others stay soft.
Brush
Brush both sides of each triangle very lightly with oil. Just a thin film is enough to crisp them into crunchy chips, while too much oil makes them greasy and stops them turning fully crisp.
Season
Dust the triangles with the chilli powder and oregano while the oil is still wet, so the spices stick to the surface. Seasoning now means every chip carries flavour rather than tasting plain.
Layer
Arrange the triangles in a single layer without overlapping and scatter the grated cheese over the top. A single layer lets the hot air reach every chip so they crisp evenly and the cheese melts onto them.
Air fry
Air fry at 180°C for 10 min until the triangles are stiff and golden and the cheese has melted into crisp, lacy edges. Watch the last minute or two, as thin tortillas can tip from golden to dark fast.
