Homemade Doritos (Air Fryer)
Description
Crispy homemade Doritos made from corn tortillas in the air fryer and tossed in a copycat nacho cheese seasoning. Ready in about 17 minutes per batch.
Ingredients
- 15 corn tortillas, 6-inch, or flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or avocado oil, or cooking spray, plus more for misting
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese powder
- 1/4 cup tomato powder
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk powder
- 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes, finely crushed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons fine salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon MSG, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the cheese powder, tomato powder, buttermilk powder, onion flakes, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, salt, and MSG.
- Lightly brush or spray both sides of each tortilla with oil. Cut each into 6 or 8 wedges.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Work in batches.
- Transfer the hot chips to the seasoning bowl, mist lightly with oil, and toss to coat.
- Spread on a tray to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Equipment
- pastry brush or oil sprayer
- Pizza Cutter
- Large Mixing Bowl
- perforated parchment liner
Notes
- Oven: Bake at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes on sheet pans, flipping halfway, then season.
- Stovetop: Fry in 350°F oil for 2 to 3 minutes, drain, then season.
- Seasoning yield: Makes about 1 cup. You may not need all of it for 15 tortillas; store leftovers in an airtight jar.
- Cool Ranch: See the variation above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg