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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
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This Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy classic churros with less oil and mess. Made from a simple dough enriched with butter and vanilla, these bite-sized churros are air-fried to a golden crisp, then coated in a fragrant cinnamon sugar mix. Perfect for a guilt-reduced indulgent snack or dessert, they pair wonderfully with chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella.

Ingredients

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Churro Dough

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (separated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 large egg

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a pan, combine the water, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and gradually add the flour while stirring continuously until the dough forms a smooth ball. Remove the pan from the heat.
  2. Mix Egg and Vanilla: Transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 4-5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla essence, then use an electric hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
  3. Preheat Air Fryer and Prepare Basket: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the air fryer basket with a neutral nonstick spray like coconut oil spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag. Carefully pipe bite-sized churro shapes into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each to avoid sticking. Alternatively, you can drop spoonfuls of the dough if preferred.
  5. Brush with Butter and Cook: Lightly brush the tops of the churro bites with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter. Air fry them for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Depending on the air fryer size, cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix the 1 cup white sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder. When churros are done, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture. For better coating, you can brush them lightly with melted butter, water, or cooking spray before rolling.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the churro bites warm alongside your favorite dips such as chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella for a delightful treat.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough cools slightly before adding the egg to prevent scrambling.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
  • You can adjust cinnamon sugar ratio according to taste preferences.
  • For crispier bites, cook in batches rather than overcrowding.
  • Store leftover churros at room temperature in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
  • This recipe is not gluten-free due to the use of plain flour.

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