Churro Chips Recipe
Churro Chips are a delightful snack made by coating flour tortilla triangles in cinnamon sugar and baking or air frying them until crispy. Inspired by traditional churros, these chips offer a sweet, crunchy treat perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own. Whether baked in the oven or cooked in an air fryer, they provide a simple and quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal ingredients and effort.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes (oven) or 6 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: 48 churro chips (6 tortillas cut into 8 triangles each) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Churro Chips Ingredients
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- Preheat and prepare tortillas: For oven method, preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). For air fryer, preparation will be done before cooking. Cut each tortilla into 8 triangles using a sharp knife.
- Coat tortillas in butter: Toss the tortilla triangles in melted butter, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. This step helps the cinnamon sugar mixture stick and helps the chips crisp up during cooking.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. This will be the flavorful coating for the chips.
- Coat tortillas in cinnamon sugar: Working in batches, toss the butter-coated tortilla triangles in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated on all sides.
- Bake the churro chips (oven method): Spread the coated tortilla chips on a large baking sheet in a single layer to ensure even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chips become crispy and golden. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
- Air fry the churro chips (air fryer method): Place the cinnamon sugar-coated tortilla chips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 6 minutes, or until the chips are crispy and golden. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet or air fryer basket to achieve even crispiness.
- Adjust baking or air frying time slightly depending on your oven or air fryer model to avoid burning.
- Serve churro chips fresh for the best texture and flavor.
- These churro chips are perfect as a snack on their own or served with chocolate sauce, caramel, or fruit dips.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispiness, but they are best eaten within 1-2 days.
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