Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Indulge in the delightful and crispy goodness of homemade churros with these easy-to-make Air Fryer Churro Bites. These bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Pastry Bag with Star Tip
Ingredients
Churro Dough
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 1/4 cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, for brushing before adding sugar
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer before adding the flour and cooking until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl to cool for 10 minutes. Add vanilla essence and incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until a smooth dough forms.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe 3 to 4-inch churro ropes onto the sheets, cutting them neatly at the ends.
- Lightly spray the piped churros with vegetable oil and mist the pan with water. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, then let them rest in the warm oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove the churros, brush them with melted butter, and coat them in the cinnamon sugar mixture by tossing them in a bag. Serve these delicious churro bites warm and enjoy the crispy, cinnamon-sugar goodness.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve the churro bites with a side of chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping. You can also try using different sugars for coating to vary the flavor.