Description
Delicious and crispy air fryer churros coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Plain Flour (all-purpose; can substitute with almond or coconut flour)
- 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter (plus 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1 cup Water (for boiling)
- 1 cup Sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon Powder
- as needed Melted Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Boil the base ingredients: Combine water, 1/3 cup butter, salt, and 2 tbsp sugar in a pot and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Stir in the flour: Reduce heat, add flour, and stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away cleanly from the pan sides.
- Cool the dough: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 4-5 minutes so it doesn’t cook the egg.
- Blend the dough: Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat with an electric mixer until the dough is completely smooth and ready for piping.
- Preheat your air fryer: Set it to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket generously with non-stick spray for easy release.
- Pipe or dollop: Squeeze bite-sized churro shapes into the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren’t crammed together for maximum crispiness.
- Air fry until golden: Lightly brush the churros with melted butter, then cook for 10-12 minutes until they’re beautifully golden brown and delightfully crisp.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the 1 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon powder for that irresistible classic flavor.
- Coat the churros: Immediately toss the hot churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture, using a little extra melted butter or spray to help it adhere perfectly.
- Serve warm: Enjoy these delectable bites right away, perhaps with your favorite dipping sauce for an extra special treat!
Notes
- Churros are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavorings in the dough, such as orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churros
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg