Air Fryer Churro Bites
These Air Fryer Churro Bites are made with a few simple pantry items and just a bit of time. Coated in cinnamon-sugar, this Mexican pastry is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. No oil needed!
Servings: 35 churro bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons , divided
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon , divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
- 2 large cold eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- chocolate sauce , for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Combine water, milk, vanilla, butter, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture melt and come to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Then, reduce heat all the way down to low.
- Add in flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until incorporated and the mixture forms a thick, smooth ball and appears to dry out (a thin film will form on the bottom of the pan), about 2-3 minutes.
- Immediately transfer dough to a large bowl and beat on medium speed with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) for 2 minutes to cool the mixture slightly. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until fully combined. It should appear smooth and creamy.
- Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip (I used an Ateco 829.) Place in the fridge and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 380F. Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
- Working in batches, hold the tip close to the basket and pipe strips of dough (2 & 1/2 inches long) in a single layer, cutting the end with kitchen scissors. Repeat until churro bites fill the basket without over-crowding.
- Air fry until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Immediately out of the air fryer brush them with the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Enjoy immediately as is or with some chocolate dipping sauce!
Nutrition
Serving: 1churro | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg