Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips (Printable)

Sweet cinnamon sugar coated tortilla chips air fried until crisp and golden, ideal for a tasty snack or dessert.

# What you'll need:

→ Tortilla Chips

01 - 6 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cinnamon Sugar

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
03 - Brush both sides of each flour tortilla with melted unsalted butter.
04 - Stack tortillas and slice each into 6 wedges to create 36 chips.
05 - Sprinkle both sides of each tortilla wedge generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
06 - Place tortilla wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
07 - Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chips are golden brown and crisp.
08 - Remove chips and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 20 minutes, which means you can satisfy a sweet craving without heating up your oven.
  • The crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture hits differently when you make them yourself.
  • One batch makes enough to share, and watching people's faces light up when they realize they're homemade is priceless.
02 -
  • Flipping halfway through is not optional—it's the difference between crispy chips and floppy ones that taste half-baked.
  • Don't let them cook longer than 7 minutes, or you'll end up with burnt edges and a bitter cinnamon taste that overshadows everything.
03 -
  • Don't brush the tortillas too lightly—the butter is what creates that golden, crispy exterior, so go a little heavier than you think you should.
  • If you're making a double batch, cool the first one completely before eating so you can honestly taste it without the warmth fooling your judgment about crispness.
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