Last-Minute Party Snack: Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Craving something sweet and crunchy, but don’t want to commit to a long baking project? This Baked Cinnamon Tortilla Chips recipe was one of the easiest I’ve made. It only calls for four ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to prep and bake.
Butter or Oil
When I made this recipe, I wanted to know if using melted butter or oil would be better, so I experimented with both. I personally didn’t taste a big difference, so next time I make these, I am going to use oil because it is faster than melting butter, and I think it spreads on the tortillas more evenly than the butter did. Canola oil is also lower in saturated fat compared to butter, which is a good choice for heart health.
Getting the Perfect Crunch
- Single Layer: Be sure the wedges are laid out in a single layer. If they overlap, they’ll steam instead of crisping up, leaving you with soft spots.
- The Eyesight Test: Since this recipe calls for whole wheat tortillas, it’s harder to tell if they’re browning compared to white flour tortillas. Don’t only rely on your eyes. I suggest gently touching the chips to check for crispiness before adding more time to the timer.
- Watch the Clock: These can go from perfectly golden to burnt very quickly. Start checking them at the 8-minute mark and add a couple of minutes at a time as needed.
If you need a last-minute party snack, try making these chips and pair them with the Strawberry Salsa or Cinnamon Yogurt Dip recipe!
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Alex Gayton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian (RD) and has been with University of Maine Cooperative Extension since January 2020. Alex is a supervisor and the social media coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program’s (EFNEP) Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages. She also is the creator of the Mainely Dish recipe video series. Alex loves food photography, baking, and cooking plant-based meals!