Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

These Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are one of those Halloween snacks that look like you put a lot more work into them than you actually did. With flour tortillas, Halloween cookie cutters, cooking spray, and your air fryer, you can make crispy little ghost tortilla chips in about five minutes. Add a bowl of salsa for dunking, and you have an easy Halloween snack that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or an afternoon snack in October.

I used a ghost cookie cutter for mine, and I love how cute they turned out. Once they crisp up in the air fryer, some of the edges get a little golden while the center stays light, which makes every ghost look slightly different. Pile them onto a platter next to a bowl of salsa, and you have a Halloween snack that is simple but still looks really fun on the table.

This is also an easy recipe to change depending on the Halloween cookie cutters you already have. Ghosts are adorable, but pumpkins, bats, witch hats, cats, and other simple shapes can work too. You could even make a whole platter filled with different Halloween tortilla chips.

Reasons Why You’ll Love These Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

There are plenty of reasons to keep this easy Halloween snack idea handy during October.

• You only need a few simple ingredients.
• They cook in about five minutes.
• There is no deep frying involved.
• Kids can help cut the tortillas into Halloween shapes.
• You can use the Halloween cookie cutters you already own.
• They are easy to make in small or larger batches.
• You can serve them with several different dips.
• They work for Halloween parties, movie nights, or afternoon snacks.
• The recipe is easy enough to make at the last minute.

I also love that there isn’t anything complicated about them. Cut, spray, air fry, and dunk. That is pretty much it.

Ingredients for Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

You only need four things to make these Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.

Flour Tortillas

Regular flour tortillas are easy to cut with cookie cutters and crisp nicely in the air fryer. The number of tortillas you need will depend on how many chips you want to make and the size of your cookie cutters.

Cooking Spray

A light coating of cooking spray helps the tortilla cutouts crisp and brown in the air fryer. You only need a little.

Halloween Cookie Cutters

This is where you get to have some fun. I used a ghost cookie cutter, but you can use any Halloween shapes you have.

Salsa

Grab your favorite salsa for dunking. I like putting it in a Halloween bowl and arranging the tortilla chips around it to make everything look a little more festive.

How to Make Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.

Lay the flour tortillas on a clean, flat surface.

Using a Halloween cookie cutter, press firmly into each tortilla to cut out your shapes. Place your cookie cutters as close together as possible so you can get more chips from each tortilla.

Place the tortilla cutouts onto the air fryer rack in a single layer.

Lightly spray the tortilla shapes with cooking spray.

Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Carefully remove the Halloween tortilla chips from the air fryer.

Serve with salsa for dunking and enjoy.

How Long Do You Air Fry Halloween Tortilla Chips?

Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips take approximately 5 minutes at 350°F.

Keep in mind that air fryers can cook differently. The size and thickness of your tortilla shapes can also affect how quickly they become crispy.

I recommend checking them toward the end of the cooking time, especially with your first batch. Smaller shapes and thin areas, such as ghost arms or the tips of bat wings, can brown faster.

You want the chips crispy with lightly golden edges, not overly browned.

Tips and Tricks

Keep the chips in one layer. Give the tortilla cutouts enough room for the hot air to circulate around them.

Use simple cookie-cutter shapes. Ghosts work really well because they are easy to recognize after cooking. Cookie cutters with lots of tiny details may be harder to work with.

Watch the last minute. Tortillas can go from lightly golden to too dark pretty quickly in an air fryer.

Use similar-sized shapes in each batch. If you have a tiny bat and a huge pumpkin cooking together, one may finish before the other.

Do not use too much cooking spray. A light coating is all you need.

Make them in batches. If you need a lot for a Halloween party, cooking several smaller batches will give you crispier chips than overcrowding the air fryer.

Variations, Additions and Substitutions

One of the easiest ways to change these Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips is by adding seasonings.

For a simple savory chip, sprinkle the tortilla cutouts with a small amount of salt before air frying.

You can also try garlic powder, onion powder, taco seasoning, or another seasoning your family likes.

Want something completely different? Make a sweet batch. Lightly coat the tortilla shapes with cooking spray, add cinnamon sugar, and air fry until crispy. Instead of salsa, serve the sweet Halloween chips with a dessert dip.

You can also try corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. Corn tortillas may cook differently, so keep an eye on them while they are in the air fryer.

What Can You Dip Halloween Tortilla Chips In?

Salsa is my choice for these ghost tortilla chips, especially because that bright red color looks so good with a Halloween snack.

You certainly aren’t limited to salsa, though.

Try serving them with:

• Guacamole
• Queso
• Taco dip
• Bean dip
• Nacho cheese
• Pico de gallo

For a party, place two or three dips on a platter and surround them with your Halloween tortilla shapes. It is an easy way to turn a very simple recipe into something fun for a Halloween table.

Halloween Party Serving Ideas

These ghost tortilla chips would be adorable on a Halloween appetizer table.

I served mine with salsa in an orange pumpkin-shaped bowl, which instantly gave the whole platter more Halloween personality. You can also add inexpensive Halloween serving pieces, napkins, or decorations around the platter.

They would be fun to serve before trick-or-treating when everyone wants something to snack on, too.

And if you are planning a Halloween movie night, make a big batch, put out a few dips, and let everyone grab their favorites while watching the movie.

Can Kids Help Make Halloween Tortilla Chips?

Yes. Cutting out the tortilla shapes is a fun part of this recipe for kids to help with.

Let them pick their favorite Halloween cookie cutters and press the shapes into the flour tortillas.

An adult should handle the hot air fryer and remove the finished chips.

This is especially fun if you have several cookie cutters because everyone can choose a different shape and make their own Halloween tortilla chips.

How to Store Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

These Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are best served fresh when they are nice and crispy.

If you have leftovers, let the tortilla chips cool completely before putting them into an airtight container. Store them at room temperature.

If they soften a little during storage, you can put them back into the air fryer briefly to help crisp them again. Keep a close eye on them because they will not need another full cooking cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make tortilla chips in an air fryer?

Yes. Tortillas crisp nicely in an air fryer and do not need to be deep fried. For these Halloween tortilla chips, cook them at 350°F for approximately five minutes.

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

For this recipe, yes. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F before adding the tortilla cutouts so they can begin crisping as soon as they go into the air fryer.

Why are my tortilla chips not crispy?

They may need another minute of cooking time, or there may be too many chips in the air fryer at once. Arrange the tortilla shapes in a single layer and cook in batches when needed.

Can I make these ahead of a Halloween party?

You can make them ahead, but I prefer them freshly air fried because that is when they have the best crunch. If you make them earlier in the day, let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

What Halloween cookie cutters work best?

Simple shapes such as ghosts, pumpkins, bats, cats, and witch hats are good choices. Avoid extremely detailed cookie cutters because small sections can be difficult to cut and may cook faster than the rest of the chip.

Can I make different Halloween shapes at the same time?

Yes, especially if the cookie cutters are similar in size. If one shape is much smaller than another, consider cooking them in separate batches so the smaller Halloween tortilla chips do not brown too quickly.

Halloween Air Fryer Tortilla Chips Recipe