Air Fryer Churros
Delicious, crispy churros made easily in an air fryer with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Churro Dough
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter chopped into tablespoons
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For Serving
- to taste chocolate sauce
- to taste caramel sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped butter, water, milk, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until it boils.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until it forms a smooth ball. Beat the dough with an electric mixer for a couple of minutes to cool it down.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla, then slowly add to the dough, mixing well after each addition.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with an open star tip (#1M) with the dough.
Cooking
- Pipe the dough directly into the air fryer basket, cutting into 3-inch lengths.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- While they cook, mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Remove the churros and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mix immediately.
- Let them cool on a baking rack for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the air fryer for best texture. Adjust the cinnamon-sugar coating to your taste, and feel free to experiment with dipping sauces!