Description
Indulge in the crispy perfection of these Air Fryer Churro Bites. This easy recipe yields delicious, bite-sized churros coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for a quick and delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- nonstick cooking spray
- caramel or chocolate sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Stir in flour all at once until a dough forms. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Pipe dough into the air fryer basket, cutting with scissors.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray and air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss warm churro bites in the mixture.
- Serve immediately with caramel or chocolate sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill piped dough in the fridge for 15 minutes before air frying.
- Best served warm as they soften when stored.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
