If churros could take a flat form similar to a chip, then they would be Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips! If you like cinnamon and sugar mixed with butter and spread over tortillas, baked to crispy perfection, then you’ll love my easy Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips snack recipe! My easy recipe is done in less than 15 minutes and only calls for four ingredients: flour tortillas, butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
Unlike deep fried and greasy churros, this lighter version of the same tasty snack is much fewer calories, work, and tastes so much better! If you like easy snack recipes, then you’ll love my popular Alabama Firecrackers – my most popular Pinterest recipe of all time! These remind me so much of my insanely delicious Air Fryer Tortilla Chips recipe!
These are perfect if you’re hosting a gathering, game day, movie night, or a party, and are looking for an easy, guilt-free, quick snack recipe! Made with minimal ingredients and equipment, this simple recipe doesn’t take much, is not greasy at all, and satisfies all your sweet cravings! Once you bake your own Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to make this recipe. Something so simple tastes so insanely delicious with the perfect blend of sugar and spice.
Flour tortillas. Large burrito sized flour tortillas are needed to make this recipe.
Ingredients in Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Butter. Unsalted or salted butter will work in this recipe. Here is my go-to butter!
Sugar. Granulated sugar mixes with cinnamon to make a cinnamon-sugar coating. As the sugar bakes, it caramelizes and forms crispy and crunchy sugar crystals, contributing to the crunchy texture of this snack.
Cinnamon. Cinnamon provides spice, flavor, and offers numerous nutritional benefits such as lowering blood sugar and cholesterol as well as provides antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, according to Web MD’s article, cinnamon has been shown to slow down or stave off angiogenesis which forms new blood vessels that feed tumors.
How to make the best Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350° F.
STEP 2: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.
STEP 3: Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter over one side of the tortillas. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
STEP 4: Use a pizza cutter to slice the tortillas into 8 pieces. I like to stack them on top of each other and do a few at a time.
STEP 5: Arrange the pieces on ungreased baking sheets, making sure to leave room between each piece.
STEP 6: Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
Other methods to cook Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
If you don’t feel like baking them in the oven, you can air fry them in your air fryer at 350° F (175° F). You’ll place the tortillas coated in butter, sugar, and cinnamon, in your air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd or let the chips overlap while they cook. We have this Ninja air fryer and absolutely LOVE IT – I highly recommend it!
Air fry the chips for 3-4 minutes. Flip them over and air fry them for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden. Serve them warm with your favorite sweet sauce or dip.
Pro Tips
Use fresh and high-quality flour tortillas for the best taste. Evenly spread the melted butter over each tortilla and make sure that your cinnamon and sugar mixture is well blended to even out the flavors. Make sure you aren’t overcrowding and overlapping your Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips while they bake or air fry.
Be sure to keep a close eye on your chips as they cook fast and ovens and air fryer cook times do vary depending on the brand. Some ovens and air fryers cook much quicker than others so it’s always good to keep a close eye. These also cook quickly so you want to prevent them from burning or from becoming too crispy.
What should I eat Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips with?
You can serve them with a fruit dip, dip them in warm chocolate sauce, chocolate hazelnut spread, or ice cream for one unforgettable dessert that will have your friends and family begging you to make more. Just ask my family who couldn’t get enough of these sweet-meets-savory chips!
Not feeling Cinnamon and Sugar?
You can switch things up by replacing the cinnamon and sugar with some salt, pepper, and chili powder instead if you wish. Savory chips taste great with my corn cucumber avocado salsa, guacamole, or a creamy dip.
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Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make this Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips recipe, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
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Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 5 flour tortillas large burrito size
- 1/4 c butter melted
- 1/4 c sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter over one side of the tortillas. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice each tortilla into 8 pieces.
- Arrange the pieces on ungreased baking sheets, making sure to leave room between each piece.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
- If you make this, don't forget to leave a comment and rating!
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