Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites right in your own kitchen! With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from family movie nights to festive gatherings. Made with less oil than traditional churros, this air fryer recipe offers a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Toss them in a cinnamon sugar coating and serve them warm with chocolate sauce or ice cream for an unforgettable dessert everyone will love. You’ll never want to buy churros again!
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 cup white sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder (for coating)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat; bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour until it forms a dough; let cool slightly before adding egg and vanilla essence.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pipe small pieces of dough onto parchment paper.
- Cook churro bites in single layers for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Toss warm churro bites in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churro bites (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg