Description

These sweet air fryer churro bites are warm, cinnamon-coated, and crispy, offering a healthier and mess-free alternative to deep-fried churros. Quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, they’re a crowd-pleasing dessert made effortlessly in the air fryer.

Ingredients

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 (for coating)

1 tablespoon cinnamon powder (for coating)

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Instructions

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and stir in the flour gradually until the dough forms a smooth ball. Remove from heat.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 4–5 minutes.
Mix in vanilla essence and the egg using an electric hand mixer until smooth and thick.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket with coconut oil spray.
Spoon or pipe bite-sized dough pieces into the basket, leaving space between them.
Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown, working in batches if necessary.
While warm, toss churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Brush with more butter if needed for coating to stick.
Serve warm with dipping sauces like chocolate, Nutella, or dulce de leche.

Notes

Use bread flour for a chewier texture if plain flour is unavailable.
Salted butter can be used by reducing added salt by ¼ teaspoon.
Try different coatings like cocoa-sugar or pumpkin spice for variety.
Make the dough a day ahead and store in the fridge for convenience.
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 1–2 minutes for crispiness.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Spanish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg