Description
Crispy air-fried churro donuts with a cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling.
- 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 small heart-shaped donuts onto parchment paper.
- Spray with cooking spray and air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Coat warm donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter if piping is difficult.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican