The Perfect Air Fryer Churro Bites A Sweet Delight
Air Fryer Churro Bitesare an easy, healthier take on a beloved Mexican treat. These warm, crispy bites are coated in cinnamon-sugar, making them irresistible. Whether you’re preparing them for an after-school snack or a fun dessert for your next party, this air fryer recipe offers all the deliciousness of traditional churros with a fraction of the effort and calories.
Servings: 8
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil spray for air frying
For Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add flour to the saucepan, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the dough forms and becomes smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool for 4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the dough. Mix well using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until the dough comes together. The mixture will resemble gluey mashed potatoes.
- Transfer the dough to a large piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip (like a Wilton 1M).
- Pipe churros onto a parchment-lined baking sheet into 4-inch lengths and cut the ends with scissors.
- Refrigerate the piped churros for 1 hour to set and hold their shape.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Transfer churros into the basket, leaving about 1/2-inch space between them. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Spray churros lightly with oil and air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- As soon as the churros come out of the air fryer, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce like Nutella, chocolate sauce, or caramel.
Notes
- Batch Cooking: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the churros in batches.
- Piping Tips: Use a star-shaped tip for that classic churro shape. If you don’t have one, a ziplock bag with the tip cut off can also work.
- Storage: These churros taste best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for about 2 minutes at 400°F to restore their crispiness.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 204 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Protein: 3g
-
Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
- Sodium: 91mg
- Potassium: 31mg
- Sugar: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Vitamin A: 295IU
- Calcium: 13mg
- Iron: 0.9mg