diff --git a/docs/tutorials/javascript/nfts/mint-and-burn-nfts.md b/docs/tutorials/javascript/nfts/mint-and-burn-nfts.md
index 6a5ce9fb4c..3ef8226a5e 100644
--- a/docs/tutorials/javascript/nfts/mint-and-burn-nfts.md
+++ b/docs/tutorials/javascript/nfts/mint-and-burn-nfts.md
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ Disconnect from the XRP Ledger.
 Get the account wallet and connect to the XRP Ledger.
 
 ```javascript
-sync function burnNFT() {
+async function burnNFT() {
   const wallet = xrpl.Wallet.fromSeed(accountSeedField.value);
   const net = getNet();
   const client = new xrpl.Client(net);