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Air Fryer Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Published: Oct 6, 2023 · Modified: Jan 9, 2024 by Julianne · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Tortilla Chips might just be the perfect sweet and crunchy snack! With flour tortillas and a few pantry ingredients, you can make this yummy air fryer dessert in less than 20 minutes.

Air fryer cinnamon tortilla chips on a plate.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Tortilla Chips make a delicious snack or dessert.

When you're craving a sweet snack or dessert but don't have a lot of motivation, these easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Tortilla Chips are here to save you! They are the perfect combo of sweet and crunchy!

In testing this recipe, I tried several methods for making these sweet tortilla chips but the one described below was the easiest and most efficient way.

I tested sprinkling the cinnamon sugar mixture on both one just side versus both sides, and I was surprised by how much of a flavor difference it made to add the seasoning to both sides!

In addition to the prep, I also tried air frying the tortilla chips at different temperatures and in the end, cooking at a lower temperature for a little longer resulted in chips that were crunchy but not overcooked.

In the end, this recipe turned out to be an easy and delicious way to make a homemade snack in the air fryer. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

Here's what you need to make this recipe.

Air fryer cinnamon tortilla chip ingredients.
  • 7-inch flour tortillas -- I don't recommend corn tortillas.
  • vegan butter --this acts both to help the cinnamon sugar topping stick and to add a little richness to this recipe.
  • sugar -- for a little sweetness and texture
  • cinnamon -- for the flavor!

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Here are step-by-step instructions with photos.

Flour tortilla cut into triangles on a cutting board with a knife.

Preheat the air fryer to 325F/160C.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut each of the tortillas into 8 triangles.

Melted butter in a sauce pot next to a small bowl of cinnamon sugar.

Melt the butter and set aside. (This will take about a minute in a sauce pot over low heat or a few seconds in the microwave.) Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a separate bowl. Set aside.

Hand brushing butter onto tortilla triangles.

Brush the tortilla triangles with butter on both sides.

Hand sprinkling cinnamon sugar onto tortilla triangles.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the tortilla triangles, then flip the tortillas over to sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the other side.

Cinnamon sugar tortilla chips in the air fryer.

Add the tortillas to the air fryer. Try to spread them in an even layer.

Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, stopping a few times to shake the basket and move the tortillas around.

Cinnamon tortilla chips cooked in the air fryer.

Let the tortilla chips sit in the hot air fryer basket with the lid open for 1 to 2 minutes after cooking. (This will help them get crunchy without cooking more). Then serve right away.

Hint: Sprinkling the cinnamon sugar mixture from higher up (like a TV chef sprinkling salt) will help give you more even coverage.

Variations

Here are a few ways to switch things up.

  • Sweet & Spicy - add pinch of chili powder
  • Dip - serve the chips with a sweet yogurt dip.
  • Strips - Cut the tortillas into strips, toss with the butter, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar, then cook according to these directions for air fryer tortilla strips.

Air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips on a plate.
Air fryers are perfect for making a quick dessert!

Equipment

For this recipe, you need an air fryer, a cutting board, knife or pizza cutter, and a small pot or microwave-safe bowl to melt the butter.

All of my favorite products and kitchen tools can be found in my Amazon shop.

How to serve

Serve these air fryer cinnamon sugar tortilla chips as an easy dessert or sweet snack. For an extra special treat, they could also but crunched up and sprinkled over air fryer nectarines!

Storage

Wait until the tortilla strips have cooled completely to store. Store at room temperature in a container with a loosely fitting lid for up to 3 days.

Top tip

Sprinkling the cinnamon sugar from higher up will help it spread more evenly, plus it's kind of fun to act like a TV chef.

Closeup of air fryer cinnamon tortilla chips.
Make these sweet and crispy air fryer tortilla chips your go-to snack!

FAQ

Can I use corn tortillas?

I haven't tested this recipe with corn tortillas. However, they tend to be a different size, texture, and flavor than flour tortillas. With some adjustments, it could be possible, but I don't recommend it.

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Air fryer cinnamon tortilla chips recipe.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Air Fryer Cinnamon Tortilla Chips might just be the perfect sweet and crunchy snack! With flour tortillas and a few pantry ingredients, you can make this yummy air fryer dessert in less than 20 minutes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

air fryer
cutting board
knife
small pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 7-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 325F/160C.
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut each of the tortillas into 8 triangles.
  • Melt the butter and set aside. (This will take about a minute in a sauce pot over low heat or a few seconds in the microwave.) Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Brush the tortilla triangles with butter on both sides.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the tortilla triangles, then flip the tortillas over to sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the other side.
  • Add the tortillas to the air fryer. Try to spread them in an even layer. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, stopping a few times to shake the basket and move the tortillas around.
  • Let the tortilla chips sit in the hot air fryer basket with the lid open for 1 to 2 minutes after cooking. (This will help them get crunchy without cooking more). Then serve right away.

Notes

  • Use soft flour tortillas that are roughly 7 to 8 inches in diameter. These are smaller than flour tortillas that you'd use to make a burrito.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 311mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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Air Fryer and food safety tips

Here are a few safety tips for cooking with an air fryer.

  • Cook food to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always use oven mitts or some protective hand covering when shaking the basket or removing food from the air fryer.
  • Hot air comes out the back of the air fryer. Try to keep the back of the air fryer at least a hands length away from the wall, other ingredients, or anything else that could be damaged by heat.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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  1. Donna says

    May 31, 2024 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    These are delicious and so easy to make. Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Julianne says

      June 25, 2024 at 9:42 am

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked them!

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