Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites 

These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are a delightful take on classic churros—with a crisp exterior, tender interior, and the perfect cinnamon-sugar coating. Made from a simple choux-like dough, they’re piped or spooned into your air fryer for quick, less-greasy treatment. In just about 25 minutes start to finish, you can enjoy this sweet bite-sized treat that's ideal for brunch, snack time, or dessert. Serve them warm, maybe with a dip like chocolate sauce or caramel, and get ready for a crowd-pleasing experience.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour
  
  

• 1 cup water
  
  

• ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  
  

• 2 tablespoons sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

For the coating:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  
  

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a vigorous boil.
   
   

2. Quickly stir in the flour until the dough forms a unified ball and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.
   
   

3. Transfer to a mixing bowl; add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth—this forms a choux-style dough.
   
   

4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease the basket.
   
   

5. Place dough into a piping bag (or drop by spoonfuls). Pipe or place bite-sized rounds into the air fryer, avoiding overcrowding.
   
   

6. Cook for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffy, turning them halfway through for even cooking.
   
   

7. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Once churro bites are hot, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar to coat thoroughly. Optionally brush with butter if needed to help it stick. 

8. Serve warm—great with chocolate syrup, honey, or a dipping sauce of your choice.
   
   

Nutrients (Estimated per serving)

While the original source doesn’t provide nutritional data, based on similar air-fried churro bite recipes, here’s an approximation (per 3–4 bites):

• Calories: ~150 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~7 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~20 g
  
  

• Protein: ~2 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~12 g