Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips (Printable)

Crispy tortilla chips with cinnamon sugar coating, air fried for a sweet, crunchy snack.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter.
04 - Stack tortillas and cut into 6 wedges each, yielding a total of 36 chips.
05 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously on both sides of the tortilla wedges.
06 - Place tortilla wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket; work in batches if necessary.
07 - Cook 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 planning ahead.
  • One batch feeds a crowd, and everyone assumes you spent way more time than you actually did.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting—no oil splatters, no cleanup nightmare, just golden perfection.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flipping step halfway through—one side browns much faster than the other, and flipping ensures they crisp evenly without burning.
  • Let them cool on a rack, not on a plate or paper towel, or the trapped steam will soften them back up and ruin all that crispiness you just earned.
03 -
  • Make the cinnamon sugar mixture the night before so it's ready to go—this saves you time when you're craving these and want them now.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, prep all the tortillas through the cutting stage, then store the wedges in an airtight container for up to a day before air frying. This way you can cook them fresh in batches right before serving.
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