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Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Air Fryer Churro Bites offer an easy and quick way to enjoy crispy, golden, bite-sized treats coated in cinnamon sugar. Made from a simple choux pastry dough and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, they deliver the classic churro flavor with less oil and mess. Serve them warm with chocolate, caramel, or your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Churro Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Dipping Sauce (Optional)

  • Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine Water, Butter, and Salt: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, ensuring the butter is fully melted before boiling.
  2. Add the Flour: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until a smooth dough forms that pulls away from the pan’s sides.
  3. Cool the Dough Slightly: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
  4. Add the Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The batter will appear curdled initially but will come together into a smooth, glossy dough with continued mixing.
  5. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir the vanilla extract evenly into the dough.
  6. Transfer to Piping Bag: Place the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip or use a large zip-top bag with a corner cut off for piping.
  7. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for approximately 5 minutes.
  8. Pipe the Churro Bites: Pipe small 1-2 inch churro bites directly into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each to prevent sticking. Work in batches if needed.
  9. Air Fry: Cook the churro bites in the air fryer for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, watching closely as times may vary.
  10. Check for Doneness: Cut one churro bite open to ensure the interior is fully cooked and not doughy; air fry longer if needed.
  11. Remove and Repeat: Carefully transfer cooked churro bites to a wire rack to cool slightly. Repeat with remaining dough.
  12. Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish until evenly combined.
  13. Coat the Churro Bites: While still warm and manageable, toss churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
  14. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the churro bites while warm and crispy, served alone or with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer, which can affect crispiness.
  • Use fresh cinnamon for the best flavor in the cinnamon sugar coating.
  • Handle the churro bites carefully when piping to maintain shape and size.
  • Serve churro bites immediately for optimal texture; they may lose crispiness if left out too long.
  • Leftovers can be briefly reheated in the air fryer to restore crispiness.

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