Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Delicious and easy churro bites made in an air fryer, combining the sweet flavor of vanilla with a crispy outer layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Boil the mixture: In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil.
- Mix in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Cool the dough: Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare the piping bag: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe small bites onto parchment paper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the churro bites with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the churro bites for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the coating: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll warm churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.
Notes
For longer storage, freeze and reheat in air fryer for crispy texture. Can experiment with different spices in the sugar coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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