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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

Deliciously crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet churro bites are made in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Dough
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cooking Spray
  • as needed cooking spray for air frying

Method
 

Prepare the Churro Dough
  1. In a saucepan, combine boiling water and butter. Stir until butter is melted.
  2. Add flour, sugar, and salt to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Then, mix in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
Shape the Churro Bites
  1. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  2. Pipe small bite-sized pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Air Fry the Churro Bites
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spray the churro bites with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
  1. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Remove churro bites from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Serve warm with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.

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