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A hand holding a fluffy air fryer churro bite, broken in half to show the airy interior, next to a plate of churro bites and a bowl of caramel dip.

Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

Enjoy these delightful churro bites made easily in your air fryer. They offer a healthier way to enjoy a classic treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients
  

For the Churro Pastry
  • 150 ml Water (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 60 grams All Purpose Flour (1/2 cup)
For the Cinnamon Sugar
  • 100 grams White Sugar (1/2 cup)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Piping bag
  • Closed star piping tip
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Air fryer
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment before you begin. The churro dough comes together quickly.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 150 ml water, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp neutral oil. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 60 grams All Purpose Flour until a smooth ball forms. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Fit a thick piping bag with a closed star tip (like a 2D tip). Place the churro dough into the bag and twist the end. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. Pipe 2-inch churro bites onto the parchment paper. Use scissors to trim the dough.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 360F for 2 minutes.
  7. Place half of the churro bites in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between them for air circulation. Spray with cooking oil.
  8. Fry for 10 minutes. Turn the bites over at the 5-minute mark for even cooking. Continue to fry for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy outside, and slightly soft inside.
  9. While the first batch cooks, prepare the cinnamon sugar. In a bowl, mix 100 grams white sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
  10. Immediately toss the cooked churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Set aside.
  11. Add the remaining churro bites to the air fryer and repeat the cooking and coating process.
  12. Serve warm with your favorite caramel sauce.

Notes

These churro bites are best served warm. You can pair them with a simple 3-ingredient caramel sauce for an extra treat.

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