Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla wedges brushed with butter and cinnamon sugar, air-fried until golden and sweet.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
03 - Brush melted butter evenly on both sides of each tortilla.
04 - Stack tortillas and cut each into 6 wedges, yielding 36 pieces.
05 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously on both sides of each tortilla wedge.
06 - Place the wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket; air fry in batches if necessary.
07 - Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
08 - Remove chips and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 17 minutes from start to finish, perfect when unexpected guests show up or you need a last-minute dessert.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting while you relax—no oil splattering on the stove, just pure crispy joy.
  • One bowl, five ingredients, and a skill you'll use again and again because kids and adults alike go wild for them.
02 -
  • Flipping halfway through isn't optional—it's the difference between golden chips and burnt edges that taste bitter.
  • If your cinnamon sugar looks clumpy, push it through a fine sieve first; lumps won't distribute evenly and some chips will be overly sweet while others taste plain.
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket or they'll steam instead of crisp; two batches takes barely longer and the results are worth it.
03 -
  • Room temperature butter brushes smoother and more evenly than cold—let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes before you start.
  • If you find your chips are cooking too fast around the edges, lower the temperature to 325°F; every air fryer runs a little hot.
  • The salt in the cinnamon sugar is non-negotiable—it brightens the sweetness and prevents that one-note sugar flavor that feels flat.
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