Description
Crispy, golden churro bites made quickly in the air fryer with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat water, sugar, salt, and oil until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Mix in vanilla and cinnamon.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe 2-inch strips onto parchment paper.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Place churro bites in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Let the dough cool slightly before piping.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Check churros halfway through cooking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican