Description
Delight in these sweet and crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites, a perfect bite-sized twist on the classic churro. Made with a simple dough cooked in an air fryer for a healthier alternative, they are coated in a cinnamon-sugar blend for an irresistible treat in just 17 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the liquid ingredients: In a medium saucepan, bring the water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
- Make the dough: Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the all-purpose flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Cool and add eggs: Allow the dough to cool slightly for about 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until a smooth, slightly sticky dough is achieved.
- Flavor the dough: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute flavor.
- Preheat air fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare for piping: Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a ziplock bag with the tip cut off for piping.
- Pipe churro bites: Pipe small, bite-sized pieces approximately 1 inch long into the preheated air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Air fry churros: Cook the churro bites for 5-7 minutes, until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy texture.
- Make coating mixture: While cooking, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish for rolling the churro bites.
- Coat churros: Remove the cooked churro bites from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, pipe churro bites uniform in size to ensure even cooking.
- If you don’t have a star piping tip, a ziplock bag with the corner cut off works well for piping dough.
- Serve these churro bites immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Can be served with chocolate or caramel dipping sauces for extra indulgence.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, and reheat in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
