Air Fryer Churros
4
servings10
minutes8
minutes210
kcalCraving a warm, crispy churro but don鈥檛 want the deep-fried guilt? These Air Fryer Churros are golden, crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside, coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar mix. Perfect for dessert, snack time, or when you need a sweet treat without the mess of frying!
Ingredients
1/2 cup water (for moisture and texture!)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (adds richness!)
1 tbsp sugar (a hint of sweetness in the dough!)
1/4 tsp salt (balances flavors!)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (the base for perfect churros!)
1 large egg (for structure and softness!)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (adds warmth and depth!)
1/4 cup sugar (for coating) (sweet and crunchy!)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (for coating) (classic churro flavor!)
Cooking spray (for crisping without frying!)
Directions
- Prepare the Dough
馃敻 In a saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat until boiling.
馃敻 Add flour and stir continuously until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. - Pipe the Churros
馃敼 Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
馃敼 Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip (this gives that classic ridged look!)
馃敼 Pipe churro shapes onto parchment paper and freeze for 10 minutes (this helps them hold their shape!) - Air Fry to Perfection
馃敟 Preheat your air fryer to 375掳F (190掳C) for 2 minutes.
馃敟 Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
馃敟 Place churros in a single layer (don鈥檛 overcrowd!).
馃敟 Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy. - Coat & Serve
馃嵔 In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
馃嵔 Toss warm churros in the mixture for that signature sweet crunch!
馃嵔 Serve immediately with chocolate sauce, caramel, or dulce de leche for dipping.
Notes
- Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Calories: 210 | Carbs: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sugar: 15g - Useful Tips & Advice
鉁旓笍 Freeze piped churros for at least 10 minutes before cooking to prevent spreading!
鉁旓笍 Use a star tip piping bag for those authentic ridged churro edges.
鉁旓笍 Don鈥檛 overcrowd the air fryer鈥攍eave space so they cook evenly!
鉁旓笍 Serve immediately for the best crispy texture!
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馃洅 Must have Amazon Kitchen Tools For This Recipe:
馃敼 Best-Selling Air Fryer
馃敼 Silicone Piping Bag Set
馃敼 High-Quality Cinnamon
馃敼 Chocolate Sauce
馃敼 Non-Stick Air Fryer Liners
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