Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade churros with this easy Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these bite-sized treats are a healthier alternative to traditional fried churros. With just 30 minutes to prepare, they are ideal for family gatherings, movie nights, or as a quick after-school snack. Coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar blend, these churro bites can be served plain or paired with your favorite dipping sauces like chocolate or caramel for an extra touch of indulgence. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this fun and tasty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- For coating: 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar until melted. Remove from heat and mix in flour until combined. Let cool slightly before adding egg and vanilla; stir until smooth.
- Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe small bites (2 inches long) onto parchment paper or directly into the air fryer basket.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place churro bites in a single layer in the basket; cook for about 8–10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; roll cooked churro bites in this mixture while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg