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Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Air Fryer Churro Bites are a quick and easy treat that delivers crispy, golden perfection without the mess of deep frying. Made from a simple choux pastry dough, these bite-sized churros are piped and air fried to a light, crunchy texture, then coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar mix. Perfect as a snack or dessert, they’re served warm with your favorite chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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Churro Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Dipping Sauce

  • Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Water, Butter, and Salt: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, making sure the butter is fully melted before the water boils.
  2. Add the Flour: Remove the saucepan from heat and add all the flour at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Cool the Dough Slightly: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5-10 minutes until it’s warm but not hot.
  4. Add the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth, glossy, and well combined, even if it looks curdled at first.
  5. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Transfer to Piping Bag: Place the dough in a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. If unavailable, use a large zip-top bag and cut off a corner.
  7. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
  8. Pipe the Churro Bites: Pipe small, 1-2 inch long churro bites directly into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each to prevent sticking.
  9. Air Fry: Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Watch carefully as cooking times may vary.
  10. Check for Doneness: Cut open a churro bite to ensure it is cooked inside and not doughy. If needed, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  11. Remove and Repeat: Transfer cooked churro bites to a wire rack to cool slightly. Repeat with remaining dough batches.
  12. Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish until well combined.
  13. Coat the Churro Bites: While still warm, toss the churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  14. Serve Immediately: Enjoy the churro bites warm and crispy with your choice of dipping sauce for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which ensures even cooking and crispiness.
  • Pipe the churro bites directly into the air fryer basket carefully to maintain their shape and size.
  • Allow the dough to cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
  • Serve churro bites immediately for optimal crunch; they can lose crispness if left to sit too long.
  • Use a large star piping tip for the traditional churro ridges and texture.

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