Salty Lime Tortilla Chips – just scratch them

These Salty Lime Tortilla Chips are a healthier copycat version of Chipotle’s chips. Sliced ​​corn tortillas are drizzled with avocado oil and air fried before tossing with lime juice and salt. Serve with your favorite salsa, guac, or use for nachos! Makes 72 chips or approximately 8 (9 chips) servings.

i have a confession I love Chipotle’s Salty Lime Tortilla Chips.

By now most people have been to a Chipotle restaurant and know their amazing chips. Back when I was working at At the hospital, I got Chipotle at least once a week (on my lunch break) and quickly became obsessed with their fajita rice bowls, corn salsa, guacamole, and (obviously) their salty lime tortilla chips. Can you say it’s one of my favorite places to eat?

Since moving and not being able to enjoy their menu items as often, I’ve decided to create my own Chipotle favorites at home. When I first posted this recipe for homemade tortilla chips (back in 2011!), it was pre-air fryer, so I just baked them in the oven. Baking tortilla chips in the oven can make them a bit chewy. However, the air fryer makes THE BEST crispy tortilla chips! It’s life changing! Especially if, like me, you’re afraid of deep frying.

If you don’t already have one, this is your sign to buy an air fryer.

To make these Baked Lime Tortilla Chips you will need:

• Corn tortillas – Use white or yellow corn husks.
• Avocado Oil Spray – Help crisp up the chips when air frying or baking.
• lime juice – Freshly squeezed. For extra lime flavor, add a little lime zest.
• Coarse salt – I use margarita salt, but you can substitute kosher salt.

If you air fry (preferred method), preheat your air fryer to 360°.

Bake? I left instructions for oven baked tortilla chips in the notes section of the recipe for you to print out. Please note that baked chips can be a bit chewy compared to air fried tortilla chips.

Working in batches, cut a small stack of corn tortillas into quarters.

Place a portion of quartered tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and spray both sides with avocado oil.

Work in batches and add a single layer of tortillas to the basket/liner of your air fryer. DO NOT OVERFILL YOUR AIR FRYER. Air fry for 3 to 4 minutes. During this time, open the air fryer and gently separate and flip the chips if necessary until lightly golden and crispy.

Once crispy, remove and place in a rimmed sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. I usually need about 4 to 5 batches in my air fryer.

When all the chips are done, spread them out on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Drizzle with the desired amount of lime juice and toss.

Note: Alternatively, you can use a food-safe spray bottle to spritz the chips with lime juice to help distribute the lime juice evenly.

Work in batches and return the chips to the air fryer to re-crisp them (lime juice can make stains on the chips soggy).

once crisp, splash lightly season with avocado or extra light olive oil (should be a fine mist when sprayed) and pinch of margarita salt or kosher salt.

I love serving these Salty Lime Tortilla Chips alongside my homemade salsa or guacamole.

How to Store Homemade Tortilla Chips:

Store them in an airtight container or bag for 1 week or more. If they’re getting a little chewy, try air frying to crisp them up again. I would not refrigerate or freeze them.

How to heat homemade tortilla chips in the air fryer:

Preheat your hot air fryer to 300°. Place desired amount of tortilla chips in basket/insert and air fry at 1 to 2 minute intervals.

Enjoy! And if you try this Salty Lime Tortilla Chip Recipe, let me know! Take a picture and tag me chirp or instagram!