Air Fryer Churro Chips Recipe

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">4 medium flour tortillas (20cm diameter)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60g granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tablespoon ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Cooking spray (for the air fryer basket)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the optional dipping sauce:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g chocolate chips (dark or milk)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml heavy cream</li></ul>

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Air fryer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Pizza cutter or sharp knife</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Pastry brush</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Small microwave-safe bowl (for dipping sauce)</li></ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for about 3 minutes. This preheating step is crucial for achieving that perfect crisp texture as it allows the chips to start cooking immediately when placed inside.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>While the air fryer preheats, prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl or plate. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of cinnamon throughout the sugar.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each tortilla into 6 equal triangles (like you would cut a pizza). You should end up with 24 triangles total. For the most even cooking, try to keep all pieces roughly the same size.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla triangle with melted butter. The butter not only helps the cinnamon-sugar mixture stick but also contributes to the chips' golden crispy texture and rich flavor.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding (which would prevent proper crisping), arrange the buttered tortilla triangles in a single layer in the air fryer basket.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Air fry for 3-4 minutes until the chips turn golden brown and crispy. Watch them carefully during the last minute as they can quickly go from perfectly golden to burnt due to the sugar and thin nature of the tortillas.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Remove the hot chips from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating both sides while they're still hot and sticky from the butter. The residual heat helps the sugar mixture adhere better to the chips.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Transfer the coated chips to a plate to cool slightly while you continue air frying the remaining batches. The chips will crisp up even more as they cool, achieving that perfect churro-like texture.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>For the optional chocolate dipping sauce, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and pour the warm heavy cream over them. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. If needed, microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>Serve the churro chips warm or at room temperature with the chocolate dipping sauce on the side. These are best enjoyed immediately when they're at their crispiest, but they'll stay delicious for several hours. If they start to soften, a quick 1-minute refresh in the air fryer will restore their crunch!</li></ol>