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Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 churro bites 1x

Description

This recipe for Air Fryer Churro Bites offers a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy, golden churros without deep frying. Made with a simple dough of water, butter, flour, and eggs, these bite-sized treats are air fried to perfection and tossed in cinnamon sugar for that classic churro flavor. Serve them warm with chocolate, caramel, or your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Optional

  • Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce

Instructions

  1. Boil water, butter, and salt: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, making sure the butter is completely melted.
  2. Make the dough: Remove the pan from heat and immediately add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until a smooth dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Cool the dough: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs when added.
  4. Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Add vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined to enhance the flavor.
  6. Prepare for piping: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, such as the Wilton 1M, for classic churro ridges.
  7. Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  8. Prepare air fryer basket: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  9. Pipe dough into basket: Pipe short lengths (1 to 2 inches) of dough into the basket, leaving space between each piece. Work in batches if necessary.
  10. Air fry churro bites: Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through if recommended by your air fryer model for even coloring.
  11. Cool slightly: Remove the churro bites and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly before coating.
  12. Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a shallow dish, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
  13. Coat churro bites: While the churro bites are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  14. Serve: Serve the churro bites warm with optional dipping sauces such as chocolate or caramel for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or non-stick spray to prevent churro bites from sticking in the air fryer basket.
  • Flip the churro bites halfway through cooking for uniform golden color.
  • Work quickly when piping to keep the dough from drying out.
  • For crispier bites, you can lightly spray the churros with oil before air frying.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
  • If using a smaller air fryer, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Air fryer churro bites, crispy churros, cinnamon sugar churros, easy churro recipe, bite-sized churros, air fryer dessert

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