Description
These Irresistible Air Fryer Churro Bites are crunchy, sweet, and full of cinnamon-sugar flavor — the perfect easy dessert for family nights, parties, or whenever you’re craving a lighter twist on a classic churro. Ready in minutes with simple pantry staples!
Ingredients
For the churro bites: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Cooking spray For the coating: ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional dipping sauce: Melted chocolate Caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in flour until a dough forms. Let cool 5 minutes. 3. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth and pipeable. 4. Transfer dough to piping bag fitted with star tip. Pipe 1–2 inch pieces onto parchment-lined tray. 5. Spray air fryer basket and arrange churro bites in a single layer. Spray tops lightly. 6. Air fry 10–12 minutes, until golden brown. 7. Roll warm bites in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve with dipping sauces if desired.
Notes
• Let dough cool slightly before adding egg to prevent scrambling. • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if needed. • Best served warm and fresh for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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