Description
Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe is a delightful and healthier twist on the classic dessert. These bite-sized churros are light, fluffy, and coated in a heavenly cinnamon-sugar mix. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these churro bites are incredibly simple to make in an air fryer, allowing you to enjoy that crispy texture without the excess oil. With quick preparation and endless customization options for dips and toppings, this recipe is bound to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder (for coating)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and gradually add flour, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Let the dough cool for 4-5 minutes before mixing in the egg and vanilla with an electric hand mixer.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pipe churros into the basket or drop spoonfuls of dough.
- Brush with melted butter and air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; toss warm churros in the mixture to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churro bites (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg