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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
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These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are a deliciously crispy, bite-sized twist on the classic churro, made easy with an air fryer. Coated in cinnamon sugar and perfectly golden brown, they make an irresistible snack or dessert that’s quick to prepare and fun to enjoy with your favorite dips.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup plain 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

Coating

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: 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 in the flour, stirring continuously until the dough comes together smoothly. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove.
  2. Mix the dough: Transfer the dough from the pan into a large mixing bowl and let it cool down for about 4-5 minutes. Once slightly cooled, add in the egg and vanilla extract. Use an electric hand mixer to thoroughly combine the ingredients until a smooth mixture is achieved.
  3. Prepare the air fryer and pipe the dough: Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the air fryer basket with a neutral nonstick cooking spray, such as coconut oil spray. Carefully pipe bite-sized churros into the basket, ensuring not to overcrowd them. For variation, you can also drop the dough by the spoonful into the basket.
  4. Cook the churros: Lightly brush some butter on top of the churros and cook them in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes until they turn golden brown. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in several batches to cook all the churros evenly.
  5. Coat the churros: In a shallow bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon powder. Once the churros are cooked, transfer them directly into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Toss them gently to ensure they are evenly coated. If needed, brush the churros with some melted butter (or spray them with water or nonstick cooking spray) before rolling them in the cinnamon sugar to help the mixture adhere better.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Enjoy your churros warm, served alongside your choice of dips such as chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella. These bite-sized churros are perfect for a sweet indulgent snack!

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control the salt content in the recipe.
  • The dough must be slightly cooled before adding the egg to avoid cooking the egg prematurely.
  • You can customize coatings or dips such as chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or caramel for variation.
  • Store leftover churro bites in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.

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