Description
Delight in these warm, soft-centered churro bites with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, made effortlessly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for coating)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Bring the water, butter, and vanilla extract to a boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly before handling.
- Shape the cooled dough into small bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat your air fryer and spray the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the churro bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with more cooking spray.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Roll the churro bites in cinnamon sugar for that classic churro taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy the amazing flavor!
Notes
For gluten-free version, substitute almond flour. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: churro bites, air fryer dessert, easy churros, carnival treats, quick dessert