Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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These Air Fryer Churro Bites are a lifesaver when you want a sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen. They’re light, crispy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for an after-school snack, movie night, or just because.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup (plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

For the coating:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Optional for serving:

  • Chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella

Instructions

  1. In a medium pan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce the heat and gradually add the flour, stirring constantly until the dough comes together. Turn off the heat.
  3. Move the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket with a neutral cooking spray.
  6. Pipe bite-sized churros into the basket without crowding. You can also drop spoonfuls if that’s easier. Cook in batches as needed.
  7. Brush the churros lightly with butter and air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer.
  8. In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Toss the cooked churros in the mixture until evenly coated. If the sugar isn’t sticking, brush lightly with melted butter or spray with water.
  9. Serve warm with chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella.

Tips

  • No piping bag? No problem. Spoon the dough directly into the air fryer basket.
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket. Smaller batches cook better and are less stressful.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze tightly for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer, oven, or microwave.
  • This dough is light, like a cream puff batter, so the churros are not heavy or dense. Perfect for little hands or quick snacks.

Nutrition Info (Estimated)

Serving Size: 1 | Calories: 328 | Carbs: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g

Nutrition facts are estimates. They will vary depending on ingredients and preparation.

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