Homemade Air Fryer Doritos Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 4
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

Craving that crunchy, cheesy Doritos flavor without the store-bought additives? These Homemade Air Fryer Doritos are light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned with a bold nacho cheese-inspired spice mix. Made with simple ingredients, they’re an easy and healthier snack you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or just guilt-free snacking.

Ingredients
    For the Tortilla Base
  • 4 pcs small corn tortillas (6-inch, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (light coating for crispiness)
    • For the Nacho Cheese Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp powdered cheddar cheese (store-bought or dehydrated cheese powder)
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder (optional, for mild heat)
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric powder (adds color)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
    Prepare the Tortilla Base
  1. 1
    Brush each tortilla lightly with olive oil on both sides. This ensures even crisping in the air fryer and helps the seasoning stick later.
    2. Cut into Dorito Triangles
  2. 2
    Stack the tortillas and cut them into quarters, then cut each quarter in half again to form triangle-shaped chips. You’ll get 8 chips per tortilla.
    3. Air Fry the Chips
  3. 3
    Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes. Place tortilla triangles in a single layer inside the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed). Cook for 7–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
    4. Make the Nacho Cheese Seasoning
  4. 4
    In a small bowl, mix powdered cheddar cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, turmeric, and salt until well combined.
    5. Season the Doritos
  5. 5
    Once chips are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and while still warm, toss them in a large bowl with the seasoning mix. The residual oil helps the seasoning stick.
    6. Rest & Serve
  6. 6
    Allow seasoned chips to rest for about 5 minutes so flavors settle and chips firm up to ultimate crispiness. Serve immediately.
Note
  • Storage: Store cooled chips in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer for 2 minutes before serving.
  • Variation: Try ranch-flavored seasoning (powdered buttermilk, dill, garlic powder) or spicy chili lime seasoning for a twist.
  • Healthier Option: Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber.
  • Vegan Version: Use nutritional yeast instead of cheese powder for a dairy-free option.
Keywords: homemade doritos, air fryer chips, healthy snack, cheesy tortilla chips, crispy
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