Churro Chips

Sweet cinnamon sugar churro chips plus a quick, delicious dipping sauce? Yes, please! This recipe is super easy and crazy good.

You’ll whip up crispy, golden chips in no time, then mix up a chocolate sauce for dunking.

 Perfect for sharing or enjoying all by yourself, this baked churro chips recipe is one that you will come back to again and again. 

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Why This Recipe Works

This churro chips recipe works beautifully because it combines simplicity with customizable flavor, making it an ideal quick dessert or snack for when you need something sweet. 

With a handful of basic ingredients, you can prepare these crispy, sweet chips in no time. This sweet treat is an effortless snack or dessert option that will disappear just as quickly as you made it appear. Simplify the process even further. Just reach for your favorite brand of high-quality chocolate sauce to dip your baked churro chips in, saving you even more time and effort in the kitchen.

Furthermore, this easy churro chips recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to adjust the cinnamon-sugar mix to your taste or try different spices like nutmeg or cardamom for unique flavors. You can also choose between traditional butter or lighter, vegan-friendly alternatives, making it adaptable to various dietary needs.

Ingredients

Naan:

In this recipe for churro chips, we use naan because it is thicker and sturdier, resulting in a crispy exterior and chewy inside. Flour tortillas are the next best option, as they cook evenly and result in crispy churro chips. However, you can also use your favorite tortilla alternatives, like corn tortillas or your favorite brand of gluten-free tortillas.

Butter:

Butter is brushed into the naan before dredging it in the cinnamon sugar because the butter acts as an adhesive, allowing the cinnamon sugar to stick to the naan. However, if you want to make your churro chips a bit healthier or perhaps make vegan churro chips, you can substitute the butter for coconut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, honey, maple syrup, or plant-based butter.

Cinnamon Sugar:

When making your cinnamon sugar, the correct ratio is one part cinnamon to 4 parts sugar. However, you can feel free to experiment with that ratio, adding more sugar for sweeter churro chips and more cinnamon if you want your churro chips to be a bit spicier. You can also play with the flavors by incorporating some of your other favorite seasonings like nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, allspice, clove, cayenne pepper, or anise.

Chocolate Sauce:

This indulgent chocolate sauce is made with half-and-half cream, espresso, cocoa powder, sugar, cardamom, cloves and butter. To make a dairy-free or vegan sauce for your churro chips, you can swap the half-and-half cream for coconut, soy, almond, oat, or cashew milk, while the butter can be replaced with coconut oil for the best flavor. Additionally, not everyone has access to espresso, which is readily available, so you can swap the espresso with your favorite brand of instant coffee.

Simply prepare the coffee as per the instructions on the package and let it cool before adding it to your saucepan. You can also use decaf if you want to eliminate the caffeine. You can further customize your chocolate dip by trying out different flavors, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, chili powder, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and orange zest for a unique twist.

How to Make Churro Chips

Step One: 

Cut each piece of naan into 8 triangles, giving you 16 total.

Step Two: 

Brush each piece of naan with the melted butter.

Step Three: 

Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and dredge each piece of naan in it.

Step Four:

Spread them evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step Five: 

Bake at 350F for 16 minutes.

Step Six: 

While the churro chips are baking, combine the half-and-half cream, espresso, cocoa powder, sugar, cardamom, and cloves in a saucepan over low heat.

Step Seven: 

Stir continuously until all the ingredients are incorporated and the sauce is heated, then stir in the butter until it's melted.

Step Eight: 

Serve your cinnamon sugar churro chips with the delicious chocolate sauce, and enjoy!

Tips

• Once your homemade churro chips come out of the oven, sprinkle more cinnamon sugar on top while they're still warm to maximize flavor.
• It's imperative to make your churro chip sauce over low heat, stirring continuously, because the cream is very delicate and can burn quickly. To take even more precautions, you can make your sauce using the double boiling method. If you don't have a double boiler, make your sauce in a heat-safe bowl over a pot of boiling water. The steam from the boiling water acts as an indirect heat source, preventing delicate ingredients from scalding as they cook.

What to Serve With Churro Chips

These easy churro chips are a versatile treat that pairs perfectly with a variety of dips and sides. For a classic, sweet experience, serve them with rich chocolate or toffee sauce for dipping. Delicious dessert dips like cannoli dip, chocolate chip dip, whipped cream, or Cool Whip Fruit Dip are also popular options.

For a fresh twist, pair them with fruit-based salsas, like mango or pineapple salsa, which add a burst of natural sweetness and a hint of acidity. 

FAQs

How do I prevent the churro chips from burning?

Baking them at a low temperature and keeping a close eye on them in the final few minutes of cooking will help you prevent your churro chips from burning.

Can I make air fryer churro chips?

Absolutely! You can make crispy air fryer churro chips very quickly. Set the air fryer to 350F, and cook for 4-6 minutes, checking frequently to prevent burning.

What's the best way to store leftover churro chips

You can store leftover churro chips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. While freezing is not ideal for baked churro chips, as they may lose their crispiness, you can freeze uncooked, cinnamon-sugar-coated tortillas to bake later.

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