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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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5 from 74 reviews
  • Author: Rafael
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20-25 bite-sized churro bites 1x

Description

These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are a delightful, bite-sized twist on the classic fried churro. Made with a simple dough cooked in an air fryer for a golden, crispy exterior, they’re coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture for a perfectly sweet and indulgent snack. Perfect for enjoying warm with your favorite dips like chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella, these churro bites deliver all the flavor with less oil and mess.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 cup plain flour (King Arthur all-purpose flour recommended)
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Coating

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon powder (freshly ground preferred)
  • 1 cup white sugar

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 the flour while stirring continuously until a smooth dough forms. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove.
  2. Mix dough ingredients: Transfer the hot dough into a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 4-5 minutes. Once slightly cooled, add the egg and vanilla essence. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  3. Prepare air fryer and dough: Transfer the churro 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, such as coconut oil spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Pipe churro bites: Carefully pipe bite-sized churro shapes into the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Alternatively, drop spoonfuls of dough into the basket.
  5. Cook churros: Lightly brush the churros with melted butter. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Depending on your air fryer size, cook in batches to ensure even cooking.
  6. Coat churros: In a shallow bowl, mix together cinnamon powder and white sugar. Once cooked, gently toss the hot churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture. For better adherence, brush with melted butter or spray lightly with water or cooking spray before coating.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Serve the churro bites warm with your choice of dips such as chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella for a perfect sweet snack.

Notes

  • Using freshly ground cinnamon powder enhances the flavor of the coating.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • You can brush the churros with melted butter before or after coating for extra richness and adhesion of the cinnamon sugar.
  • Adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the size of the churro bites and your air fryer model.
  • For vegan adaptation, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use vegan butter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Keywords: Churro Bites, Air Fryer Churros, Cinnamon Sugar Churros, Sweet Snack, Dessert Recipe, Easy Churros

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