Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Deliciously crispy, golden-brown churro bites made easily in the air fryer without the mess of deep frying.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Spanish Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup plain flour
1 cup water
1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 large egg
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar to a boil.
- Remove from heat, stir in flour and salt until a dough ball forms.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then beat in the egg and vanilla essence until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe 1-inch pieces into the air fryer basket, cutting with scissors.
- Air fry at 375’F for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Toss hot churros in a mixture of 1 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Notes
- Do not crowd the air fryer basket for maximum crispiness.
- Ensure the dough cools slightly before adding the egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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