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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Published: Mar 12, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

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    Serve up something sweet and crunchy with these air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. Made with just a few basic ingredients, you can have a tasty treat in minutes.

    fresh strawberries and cinnamon sugar tortilla chips on a plate

    Tortilla chips are a delicious snack and treat, especially when served with a side of Tomato Jalapeno Salsa, but this recipe is made to be sweet and perfect on its own.

    Covered in cinnamon sugar, these crunchy, homemade tortilla chips are chewy and fabulous. Serve them with homemade fruit salsa or whipped cream, or even turn them into some Ice Cream Nachos for a little more fun!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. Minimal ingredients. You only need 4 things to bring this recipe together, keeping your shopping list (if you even need one) minimal and affordable.
    2. It's great for leftover tortillas! Have leftover tortillas after making some Chicken Nugget Wraps or Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos? Don't toss them out! Make some cinnamon sugar tortilla chips and enjoy a sweet snack you won't soon forget.
    3. It's quick! From the fast prep to the 5 minute or so cook time, you can have a batch of ready to eat chips in less time than it takes to find a good show to watch on tv. Add a bowl of these cinnamon chips to your next movie night and watch them disappear.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients to make air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips

    🥘 Ingredients

    Flour tortillas- You will need some flour tortillas for this recipe. You can use any size tortilla, but I like to use the 8 inch ones.

    Sugar- Use some granulated sugar for the base of the cinnamon sugar mixture.

    Butter- Melted butter will help to get the spiced sugar to adhere to the tortillas, and it adds a lot of nice flavors too.

    Cinnamon- Use some ground cinnamon (more or less) to suit your tastes.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Small Bowl
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Pastry Brush
    • Air Fryer
    • Pizza cutter

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    cinnamon and sugar in a bowl

    Add your sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl.

    mixed cinnamon sugar in a bowl

    Mix together until well combined.

    brushing melted butter over flour tortilla on a cutting board

    Melt your butter in another bowl and brush it over the front and back of a flour tortilla.

    a spoon of cinnamon sugar on a buttered tortilla with a bowl of cinnamon sugar to the side

    Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the butter.

    cinnamon sugar rubbed over tortilla with a bowl of cinnamon sugar and a spoon to the side

    Rub the sugar mixture around the front and backside of the tortilla to coat it well.

    cinnamon sugar tortilla cut into wedges with a pizza cutter

    Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortilla into wedges.

    Repeat with all tortillas.

    cinnamon sugar tortilla chips in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper

    Line your air fryer basket with some parchment paper and lay the cinnamon-coated tortillas in an even layer on the parchment.

    crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips in a parchment paper lined air fryer basket

    Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Make sure to shake the basket halfway through.

    After the chips are finished, remove them and place them on a wire rack or plate to cool before serving. Be careful as they will be hot.

    a hand holding up a crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chip with a plate holding more in the background next to fresh strawberries

    🧾 Substitutions

    Tortillas. I have heard that many people enjoy this recipe using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. If you'd like to try them with corn tortillas, feel free to do so. Nothing in the recipe steps will change as a result of this swap.

    📖 Variations

    If desired, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to your cinnamon sugar mixture or a splash of vanilla to the melted butter for added flavor.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    This recipe makes a lot of chips, but the amount can be reduced by half if desired for a smaller amount. I don't recommend doubling the recipe or increasing the quantity, as that will overload the air fryer and cause the chips to turn out undercooked in some areas.

    🥗 Side Dishes

    While this recipe is a perfect snack on its own, it would taste great served with some fruit salsa or apple pie dip, or you can serve it up with ice cream. Add a scoop of ice cream on top of a plate of cinnamon tortilla chips for homemade Ice Cream Nachos.

    These chips also taste great served with a warm chocolate drizzle, honey, or whipped cream on top. Adding some crunchy nuts like spiced pecans can also be a great way to make them feel more seasonal.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    You can keep leftover chips stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, but for the best results, I would recommend eating them within 2 or 3 days.

    💭 FAQs

    Why are my air fryer tortilla chips are chewy?

    If your chips are still a bit chewy after being cooked, that simply means that they need a little longer to cook. Add a minute or two to the air fryer and check on them midway. Sometimes they only need as much as 20 seconds to fully crisp up!

    What's the difference between using corn and flour tortillas as chips?

    Flour tortillas are higher in calories but create softer and puffier chips. They also have a natural sweetness that pairs nicely with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Corn tortillas are a healthier option, but they may become crisper. Overall the biggest difference is the texture.

    Should I use salted or unsalted butter?

    I use salted butter and like to use it when possible, but you can use either one! Salted butter helps to bring out the flavors in the recipe, but unsalted butter is delicious too.

    aerial view of plate filled with air fried cinnamon sugar tortillas chips and fresh strawberries

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    📖 Recipe

    a plate topped with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips and a fanned out strawberry
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    Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

    Serve up something sweet and crunchy with these air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips. Made with just a few basic ingredients, you can have a tasty treat in minutes.
    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 291kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.67 / Serving $0.42
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    Equipment

    • Small Bowl
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Pastry Brush
    • Air Fryer
    • Pizza cutter

    Ingredients

    • 4 flour tortillas (8 inch) ($1.00)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.11)
    • 4 tablespoon butter, melted ($0.36)
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.20)
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    Instructions

    • Add your sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl. Mix together until well combined.
    • Melt your butter in another bowl and brush it over the front and back of a flour tortilla.
    • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the butter. Rub the sugar mixture around the front and backside of the tortilla to coat it well.
    • Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortilla into wedges. Repeat with all tortillas.
    • Line your air fryer basket with some parchment paper and lay the cinnamon-coated tortillas in an even layer on the parchment.
    • Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees F. Make sure to shake the basket halfway through.
    • After the chips are finished, remove them and place them on a wire rack or plate to cool before serving. Be careful as they will be hot.

    Notes

    Substitutions

    Tortillas. I have heard that many people enjoy this recipe using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. If you'd like to try them with corn tortillas, feel free to do so. Nothing in the recipe steps will change as a result of this swap.

    Variations

    If desired, you can add in a pinch of nutmeg to your cinnamon sugar mixture or a splash of vanilla to the melted butter for added flavor.

    Recipe Tips

    This recipe makes a lot of chips, but the amount can be reduced by half if desired for a smaller amount. I don't recommend doubling the recipe or increasing the quantity as that will overload the air fryer and cause the chips to turn out undercooked in some areas.
    If your chips are still a bit chewy after being cooked, that simply means that they need a little longer to cook. Add a minute or two to the air fryer and check on them midway. Sometimes they only need as much as 20 seconds to fully crisp up!

    Side Dishes

    While this recipe is a perfect snack on its own, it would taste great served with some fruit salsa, apple pie dip, or you can serve it up with ice cream. Add a scoop of ice cream on top of a plate of cinnamon tortilla chips for homemade Ice Cream Nachos.
    These chips also taste great served with a warm chocolate drizzle, honey, or whipped cream on top. Adding some crunchy nuts like spiced pecans can also be a great way to make them feel more seasonal.

    Storage

    You can keep leftover chips stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, but for the best results Id recommend eating them within 2 or 3 days.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
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