Appetizers, Snacks, and Side DishesDairy-FreeGluten-FreeGluten-Free/Dairy-FreePaleo
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I have been thinking about all the appetizers recipes I love. Do I know who is playing this year? Absolutely not. Do I even understand football? Nope, but dang it those commercials are funny. Living in North Dakota means the Super Bowl is practically another holiday or reason to have friends over, so yes, we are celebrating!
Appetizer-style foods are so fun and versatile. Who doesn’t love bite-sized foods that come in so many different flavors, styles, and cuisines? They pair especially well with beer, which is often a Super Bowl requirement around here. However, they are often full of processed carbs, fried in fat (not the good kind) and leave you feeling not so satisfied a few hours later.
I was thinking of my favorite appetizers that I love to eat when the occasion is right. Hummus and veggies, apples and nut butter, and the classic chips and guac, which inspired this recipe.
How do I get that perfect crispiness of a chip?
I am also in a serious relationship with my new Ninja Foodie. It is like the Caddillac of air fryers and man does it deliver a perfect, crispy texture. It crisps up quicker and more evenly than my old air fryer and it’s the quietest air fryer I’ve ever used. If you don’t have any air fryer, I promise you’ll love it. If you’re in the market for a good one, I’d recommend the Ninja Foodie hands down.
What ingredients work best?
For this recipe, I used organic whole wheat tortillas I had in the freezer that I needed to use up, but any tortilla you prefer should work great. I am going to try Siete brand tortillas next and maybe even a rice flour tortilla to see how well it crisps up.
For the oil, I used avocado oil. Ghee, olive oil, or butter would also work. I highly recommend avocado oil for it’s high smoke point so you preserve the healthy fats. Dust with plenty of sea salt and pop them in the air fryer at 400 for 4-5 minutes and you’re ready to dip them in whatever your heart desires. See my homemade guacamole recipe for a delicious snack!
Do you have any favorite healthy appetizers? Share them with me in the comments!
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Air-fried tortillas make for a quick and delicious chip for dipping!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Pizza Cutter
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 3-4 tortillas see notes for ideas
- sea salt
Instructions
- Brush each tortilla with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the tortillas into triangle shapes or strips.
- Air fry in single layer batches at 400° for 4-5 minutes or until crispy.
Notes
For this recipe, I used an organic whole wheat tortilla I needed to use up. But literally any tortilla or wrap of your choice would work. Flour, corn, rice, whatever you prefer! Paleo options like Siete brand would be delicious too. Joseph’s flatbread would probably also work.
