Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

Creating sweet, cinnamon-sugar coated churro bites at home is made simple and safer by using an air fryer, eliminating the need for deep frying. This method yields crispy, golden treats reminiscent of those enjoyed at fairs—perfect for a quick dessert or a fun family cooking project.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup water

• 1/3 cup plus 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)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough Base:
   In a pan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar.
   Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
   Once boiling, reduce the heat and gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until the dough comes together smoothly.
   Remove the pan from heat.

2. Cool and Mix Dough:
   Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl and let it cool for about 4-5 minutes.
   Add the egg and vanilla essence to the cooled dough.
   Use an electric hand mixer to combine until smooth.

3. Pipe the Churros:
   Transfer the dough into a piping bag.
   Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
   Spray the air fryer basket with a neutral nonstick cooking spray.
   Carefully pipe bite-sized churros into the basket, ensuring not to overcrowd them.

4. Cook the Churros:
   Lightly brush the churros with melted butter.
   Cook in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
   Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.

5. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:
   In a shallow bowl, mix together the white sugar and cinnamon powder.
   While the churros are still warm, transfer them to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to coat evenly.
   If needed, brush the churros with additional melted butter before rolling in the cinnamon sugar to help the mixture adhere better.

6. Serve and Enjoy:
   Enjoy the churro bites warm, optionally served with dipping sauces like chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella.
   
   

Serving and Nutritional Information:

• Preparation Time: 10–15 minutes

• Cooking Time: 20–30 minutes

• Total Time: 30–45 minutes

• Level of Difficulty: Medium
  
  

Estimated Nutrition for the Whole Recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 2000–2200

• Protein: 20–25 g

• Fat: 90–100 g

• Carbohydrates: 300–320 g