Description

These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a delicious cinnamon-sugar coating. Made without deep frying, they’re quick, easy, and perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from the heat and stir in the flour until a dough forms.
Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes, then add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.
Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off.
Pipe small, bite-sized churro pieces (about 1 inch long) into the air fryer basket, leaving a bit of space between them.
Cook the churro bites in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
While the churros are cooking, mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the coating in a shallow dish.
Once the churros are done, remove them from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Notes

These churro bites are best enjoyed immediately while they’re still warm and crispy.
For extra crispy churros, ensure the dough isn’t too thick and pipe small bite-sized pieces.
You can prepare the churro dough up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
If you have leftover churros, you can refresh them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 350°F.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg