Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites | Easy Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Recipe
Treat yourself! Air Fryer Churro Bites: golden, crispy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. A simple water-butter dough yields amazing results. Full recipe & nutrition inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter completely.
- Step 2: Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together to form a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan. Let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Transfer the slightly cooled dough to a medium bowl. Beat in the large egg until it is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy. Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Pipe 2-3 inch long pieces of dough directly into the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between each piece for even cooking.
- Step 5: Lightly spray the piped churro bites with cooking spray. Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Repeat in batches if necessary, depending on your air fryer's capacity.
- Step 6: While the churro bites are still warm, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss the warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For the absolute best crispiness, enjoy your churro bites fresh! If you do have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day, though they will soften.
- To revive their delightful crisp, simply reheat any cooled churro bites in your air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes, or in a preheated oven until warm and slightly crispy again.
- Make these churro bites extra special by serving them with a warm chocolate fudge dipping sauce, a side of dulce de leche, or even alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream!
- Don't skip the vigorous stirring after adding the flour in Step 2; this crucial step cooks out excess moisture and develops the dough's structure, ensuring perfectly puffy and hollow churro bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 churro bites
- Calories: 470
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g