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Air Fryer Low Carb Tortilla - Easy, Crispy, and Perfect for Any Filling

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fine almond flour (blanched works best)
  • 2 tablespoons ground psyllium husk (not whole husks)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin or smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup hot water (plus 1–2 tablespoons more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • Oil spray for air fryer basket or parchment

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer: Set it to 350°F (175°C). If your air fryer runs hot, 340°F may be enough.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk almond flour, ground psyllium husk, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and optional spices. Make sure there are no clumps.
  • Add wet ingredients: Whisk the egg with hot water and oil in a measuring cup. Pour into the dry mix and stir with a spatula until a dough forms. It should be soft but not sticky.
  • Adjust texture if needed: If the dough crumbles, add 1 tablespoon hot water at a time. If it’s sticky, sprinkle in a teaspoon of coconut flour.
  • Rest the dough: Let it sit for 5 minutes. The psyllium will absorb moisture and firm up the dough.
  • Divide and shape: Split into 4 equal balls for taco-size tortillas or 2 balls for burrito-size. Place a ball between two sheets of parchment and roll or press into a thin circle, about 1/16–1/8 inch thick.
  • Trim if you like: Use a bowl as a guide to cut clean circles. Scraps can be re-pressed into another tortilla.
  • Prep the air fryer: Lightly spray the basket or line it with perforated parchment to prevent sticking. Avoid heavy oiling.
  • Air fry: Transfer a tortilla to the basket. Air fry 3–4 minutes, flip, then 2–3 more minutes. You want light browning and set edges.
  • Keep flexible: For softer tortillas, cook a bit less and place them under a clean kitchen towel as they cool to trap steam.
  • For crispy shells: Air fry an extra 1–2 minutes. You can also drape a cooked tortilla over a heat-safe ramekin and air fry 1–2 minutes to form a taco shell.
  • Repeat: Continue with remaining dough, working in batches.