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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Mar 12, 2023 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 2 votes

    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.

    Recipe: $1.95 | Per Serving: $0.49 | Servings: 4

    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 or served on top of these Nacho Cupcakes.

    Covered in cinnamon sugar, these crunchy, Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are chewy and fabulous. Serve them with homemade fruit salsa like our Apple Berry Salsa or some tasty whipped cream. For even more fun, turn them into some Ice Cream Nachos!

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🔪 Instructions for Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Snack Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Minimal ingredients. You only need 4 things to bring this churro chip 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.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients to make air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.

    Ingredient Notes:

    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. Still have tortillas leftover? Try this Tortilla French Toast or Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza.

    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 sugar- Make a blend of cinnamon sugar to cover your chips. You can adjust the sugar to cinnamon ratio to suit your own tastes. I love being heavy handed on cinnamon in my recipes (especially in recipes like my Clone of a Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll).

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 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. For a seasonal twist you can even use pumpkin spice (that's what I add to my cinnamon sugar blend in these Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles).

    🔪 Instructions for Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

    cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.

    Step 1: Add your sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl.

    mixed cinnamon sugar in a bowl.

    Step 2: Mix together until well combined.

    brushing melted butter over flour tortilla on a cutting board.

    Step 3: Melt your butter in another bowl and brush it over the front and back of a flour tortilla.

    Spoon of cinnamon sugar on buttered tortilla, bowl of cinnamon sugar aside.

    Step 4: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the butter.

    Cinnamon sugar rubbed on tortilla, with bowl of cinnamon sugar and spoon beside.

    Step 5: 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.

    Step 6: Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortilla into wedges.

    Repeat with all tortillas.

    Cinnamon sugar tortilla chips in air fryer basket with parchment paper.

    Step 7: 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.

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

    Step 9: 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.

    Hand holding crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chip, plate with more in background alongside fresh strawberries.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Adjusting servings. 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 you want more, work in batches.

    🥗 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.

    Dips that would taste great with these chips include this Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip and Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip.

    👩🏻‍🍳 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.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Why are my air fryer tortilla chips 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 another 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.

    a plate filled with air fried cinnamon sugar tortillas chips and fresh strawberries.

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    If you tried these air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 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 churro chips. Made with just a few basic ingredients, you can have a tasty treat in minutes.
    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 291kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.95 / Serving $0.49
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    Equipment

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

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.18)
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.16)
    • 4 Tablespoon butter, melted ($0.50)
    • 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas ($1.11)
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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:
    • Opt for corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas. Variations:
    • Enhance the cinnamon sugar mixture with nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie spice. Add a splash of vanilla to the melted butter for extra flavor.
    Recipe Tips:
    • Halve the recipe for a smaller batch; avoid doubling to ensure proper air fryer cooking.
    • If chips are slightly chewy, add 20 seconds to a minute for desired crispiness.
    Storage:
    • Keep extra chips in an airtight container at room temperature; consume within 2-3 days for optimal taste.

    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 Nicole Durham
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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