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If you’ve ever craved the flavor of warm churros but wanted something grain free, low sugar, and ridiculously easy, these Churro Chips are your new go-to snack.

Made with Siete grain-free tortillas, a sprinkle of cinnamon-Splenda “sugar,” and crisped in the air fryer, this churro chips recipe tastes like traditional churros but without the blood sugar spike.

They’re the perfect healthier sweet treat for holidays, parties, or whenever you want a quick dessert that feels nostalgic, cozy, and crunchy.

Why You’ll Love These Churro Chips

  • Diabetic-friendly: Uses Splenda instead of sugar.
  • Grain free: Siete tortillas (coconut or cassava flour) give the perfect texture.
  • Air fryer recipe: Fast, crispy, and no deep frying.
  • Versatile: Pair with a chocolate dip, fruit dip, or enjoy plain.
  • Churro flavor: Cinnamon sugar vibes without the carbs.

Churro Chips

Ingredients
  

  • For the Churro Chips:
  • 4 –6 Siete grain-free tortillas cassava, coconut, or almond flour
  • Light spray oil avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Splenda granulated
  • 1 –1½ tsp cinnamon
  • For the Diabetic-Friendly Chocolate Dip:
  • A smooth rich chocolate dip that pairs perfectly with churro chips — with no added sugar.
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips Lily’s or similar
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk for lighter version
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Cut tortillas into triangles, strips, or festive shapes.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the Splenda and cinnamon.
  3. Lightly spray both sides of the tortilla pieces with oil.
  4. Air Fry at 350°F for 4–6 minutes.
  5. Start checking at minute 3 — grain-free tortillas brown faster.
  6. Let chips cool 2–3 minutes so they crisp fully.
  7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar onto the chips.
  8. Add sugar-free chocolate chips + heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
  9. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time.
  10. Stop when smooth and glossy.
  11. Add vanilla + pinch of salt.
  12. Serve warm with your churro chips.

Tips for the Best Churro Chips

  • Use Siete tortillas — they crisp beautifully and stay grain-free.
  • Don’t oversaturate with oil; a light spray is all you need.
  • Splenda melts slightly — seasoning AFTER air frying gives the best “churro dusting.”
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • These also work in the oven at 400°F for 7–9 minutes.

Variations

Coconut Churro Chips

Use Siete coconut tortillas and add a pinch of shredded coconut.

Chocolate Churro Chips

Add 1 tsp cocoa powder to your cinnamon-Splenda mixture.

Pumpkin Spice Chips

Add cinnamon + nutmeg + pumpkin spice.

Chili-Cinnamon Chips

Add a tiny pinch of cayenne for Mexican hot chocolate vibes.

Are churro chips grain-free?

Yes — if you use Siete tortillas, they’re naturally grain free.

Can I make churro chips in the air fryer?

Absolutely — the air fryer is the BEST method. (Popular keyword: churro chips air fryer)

Are these diabetic-friendly?

Yes. Splenda keeps them low-sugar while still sweet and churro-like.

What dips go well with churro chips?

Chocolate dip, caramel (sugar-free), apple dip, pumpkin dip.

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