Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites (Print)

Air-fried churro bites with sweet cinnamon-sugar coating for an easy, irresistible dessert everyone can enjoy.

# Components:

→ Churro dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup water
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - Cooking spray, for air fryer

→ Cinnamon-sugar coating

09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
02 - Reduce heat to low and immediately add all-purpose flour. Stir vigorously using a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together into a cohesive dough that pulls away from the pan sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Allow dough to cool for 5 to 7 minutes to prevent eggs from scrambling during the next step.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract. Incorporate large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough becomes smooth, glossy, and thick.
05 - Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 1-inch portions onto a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing evenly.
06 - Place the tray with piped dough in the freezer for 10 minutes to help set the shape.
07 - Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Lightly coat the fryer basket with cooking spray.
08 - Arrange chilled bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches for 8 to 10 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
09 - While still warm, brush churro bites with melted butter then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
10 - Serve churro bites warm. Accompany with chocolate sauce or caramel if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No hot oil mess and less clean up
  • Crispy outside with a soft center every time
  • Made with ingredients you already have at home
  • Ready in under 30 minutes for instant dessert satisfaction
  • Freezer friendly for make ahead treats
02 -
  • Naturally nut free and freezer friendly
  • Tastes best hot from the air fryer
  • Also works with gluten free flour blends
03 -
  • Be generous with the cinnamon sugar for a true fairground flavor
  • If your dough is too runny chill longer before piping
  • Always let the churros cool just enough before sugaring so the coating sticks but does not melt

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