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Air Fryer Churro Bites

Air Fryer Churro Bites: Easy Indulgence for Home Chefs

Air Fryer Churro Bites are a delightful and easy dessert that brings the taste of churros into your home kitchen.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 bites
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag
  • pan

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • cup unsalted butter plus one tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

For the coating

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a pan add water, butter, salt and sugar. Bring it to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and add in the flour gradually, mix until the dough comes together. Switch off the flame.
  • Remove the dough from the pan into a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool down for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix everything together with an electric hand mixer.
  • Transfer the mixture into a piping bag. Pre-heat the air fryer to 375F degrees. Spray the basket with a neutral nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pipe bite-shaped churros into the air fryer carefully without overcrowding. Cook in several batches.
  • Brush some butter on top of the churros and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  • In a shallow bowl mix together sugar and cinnamon powder.
  • Once the churros are done, transfer them into the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
  • If the mixture is not sticking, brush the churro bites with melted butter before rolling in the cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve with chocolate syrup, honey or Nutella.

Notes

You can drop the batter by spoonfuls into the air fryer basket if a piping bag is not available. Cooking times may vary by air fryer model. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 404mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37g
Keyword Air Fryer Churro Bites, Air Fryer Dessert, Churro Bites, Easy Churros, Fried Churros, Homemade Churros
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