Air Fryer Churro Bites
These Air Fryer Churro Bites are golden, crispy, and dusted in cinnamon sugar. Perfectly airy on the inside and lightly sweet on the outside, they make a quick, indulgent snack or dessert without the mess of deep frying.
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
For the Coating
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and gradually stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let cool for 4–5 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray, such as coconut oil. Transfer the dough into a piping bag and pipe bite-sized churros into the basket, leaving space between them. Alternatively, drop small spoonfuls of dough if preferred.
- Lightly brush the churros with melted butter and cook in the air fryer for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Toss the hot churros in the mixture, brushing lightly with melted butter or spraying with cooking spray if the sugar doesn’t stick. Serve warm with chocolate syrup, Nutella, or honey.