Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Delightfully crispy churro bites made effortlessly in an air fryer, coated with cinnamon-sugar goodness.
Ingredients
Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs Can replace with flax eggs for vegan option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/2 cup sugar For coating
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For coating
Miscellaneous
- Cooking spray To grease the air fryer basket
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the batter is smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe small lengths of dough onto parchment paper and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place churro bites in the basket, ensuring they aren’t touching.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Finishing Touch
- In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Toss churro bites in the sugar mixture immediately after cooking.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For crispy churros, do not skip the freezing step. Serve them warm with chocolate sauce or caramel dip for an indulgent treat.