Flour tortilla pieces are dipped in canola oil and sugar seasoned with chili powder and cinnamon before being broiled until crisp to make delicious chips with the taste of crispy pralines. They're a great snack for Cinco de Mayo.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
397 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Step 2
Stir sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined.
Step 3
Pour canola oil into a separate bowl.
Step 4
Dip tortilla squares into canola oil on both sides and press into the seasoned sugar mixture; arrange coated chips on baking sheets.
Step 5
Broil chips until sugar bubbles and chips are crisp, about 2 minutes; watch carefully to prevent burning. Turn the chips over and broil other sides until browned, another 2 minutes. Let cool before serving.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) package flour tortillas, cut into 2-inch squares