Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips (Printable)

Crispy tortilla wedges coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crowd-pleasing dessert snack.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
03 - Brush both sides of each tortilla evenly with melted butter.
04 - Stack tortillas and slice each into 6 wedges, creating 36 total chips.
05 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously on both sides of the tortilla wedges.
06 - Place the tortilla wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
07 - Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They crisp up in less than 10 minutes, which means you can satisfy a sweet craving without actually baking.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating gets caramelized and slightly crunchy in the air fryer, something impossible to achieve in a regular oven.
  • Everyone loves them, from toddlers to adults who swear they don't eat sweets.
02 -
  • The cinnamon sugar will caramelize if exposed to direct high heat, so flipping halfway through prevents blackened edges and keeps everything evenly golden.
  • Humidity is your enemy here—store leftovers in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb moisture, and they'll stay crispy for two days.
03 -
  • Cut your tortillas immediately after brushing with butter while they're still pliable, then apply the cinnamon sugar to the wedges—this prevents the coating from sliding around.
  • If you notice some chips browning faster than others, remove those pieces and continue cooking the rest, since air fryer baskets have hot spots.
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