Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray
Instructions
Make the Dough:
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour, vanilla, and baking powder until a dough forms.
Pipe the Dough:
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
Shape the Bites:
Pipe small bite-sized pieces of dough onto parchment paper and cut them to your desired size.
Cook the Bites:
Lightly spray the churro bites with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket.
Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Coat in Cinnamon-Sugar:
While the churro bites are cooking, mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Once cooked, immediately toss the churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
Serve:
Serve warm with chocolate sauce or caramel for dipping.
Notes
Air Fryer Tip: Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
Topping Variations: You can also experiment with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian