Craving the warm, cinnamon-sugar goodness of churros without the hassle of deep frying? These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are the perfect solution. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in an air fryer, they offer a healthier alternative to traditional churros. Each bite is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delivering that classic churro experience with less mess and fewer calories. Whether you're preparing a quick snack or a delightful dessert for guests, these churro bites are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 cup water
  
  

• ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

For the Coating:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  
  

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
   
   

2. Reduce heat and gradually add flour, stirring until the dough comes together. Remove from heat.
   
   

3. Let the dough cool for 4–5 minutes. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
   
   

4. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
   
   

5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Pipe bite-sized churro shapes into the basket, ensuring they aren't overcrowded.
   
   

6. Brush churros with melted butter and air fry for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
   
   

7. While churros cook, mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
   
   

8. Once churros are done, immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 173
  
  

• Total Fat: 10g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 84mg
  
  

• Sodium: 112mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 18g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 0g
  
  

• Sugars: 9g
  
  

• Protein: 4g
  
  

• Calcium: 39mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg
  
  

• Potassium: 67mg