Description
Transform childhood memories into delicious crispy air fryer churro bites, coated with cinnamon sugar for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
- Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe small churro shapes onto parchment paper.
- Lightly spray churros with cooking spray.
- Place churros in air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then toss warm churros in the mixture.
- Serve immediately for best taste!
Notes
For added indulgence, try variations like chocolate drizzle or Nutella filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: churro, dessert, air fryer, sweet treat, crispy