Description
Make crispy air fryer churro bites from scratch with simple ingredients. These golden bites are dusted with cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Boil water, sugar, salt, and oil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Let cool slightly, then mix in egg and vanilla.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe 2-inch strips onto parchment paper, then freeze for 15 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray churros with oil and air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Freezing helps churros hold shape.
- Use a star tip for ridges.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican