Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are a delightful twist on the classic churro, offering a crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated treat made quickly and easily in the air fryer. Perfectly bite-sized with a tender interior, these churro bites are ideal for a fun dessert or snack that combines the traditional flavors of churros with a convenient cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 24 churro bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
Coating
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a saucepan, combine the water, butter, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Add the flour: Remove from heat and quickly stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool and add egg: Let the dough cool slightly, then beat in the egg and vanilla essence until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pipe the churro bites: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe bite-sized pieces onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Air fry the churro bites: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the churro bites in the basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the white sugar and cinnamon powder together.
- Coat the churro bites: Once cooked, toss the warm churro bites immediately in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm: Enjoy the churro bites warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for even crispiness.
- You can adjust the cinnamon to sugar ratio based on your flavor preference.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like chocolate or caramel for an extra treat.
- Make sure the dough is not too hot when adding the egg to avoid scrambling it.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent the churro bites from sticking during air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 churro bites
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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