Air Fryer Churro Bites
Air Fryer Churro Bites are a quick, mess-free way to enjoy fairground-style sweets at home. These crispy churro bites are perfect for sharing or indulging solo. Whip up these sweet cinnamon treats, dip in chocolate, and savor the joy!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 240ml water
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp 85g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Coating:
- 1 cup 200g white sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
For Cooking:
- Neutral nonstick cooking spray e.g., coconut oil spray
- Melted butter for brushing, optional
Instructions
Prepare the Dough Base
- In a medium saucepan, I combine 1 cup water, ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp sugar, bringing it to a boil over high heat. I reduce the heat, add 1 cup flour, and stir until a smooth dough forms. I remove from heat to cool for this crispy churro bites recipe.
Mix the Dough
- I transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 4–5 minutes. I add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, using a hand mixer to blend until smooth, ensuring a pipeable dough for these air-fried churros.
Pipe the Churros
- I transfer the dough to a piping bag with a star tip. I preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket with coconut oil spray. I pipe bite-sized churros (about 1–2 inches) into the basket, leaving space to avoid overcrowding for crispy churro bites.
Cook the Churros
- I lightly brush the churros with melted butter or spray with cooking spray, then air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden brown, working in batches if needed for these sweet cinnamon treats.
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
- In a shallow bowl, I mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon. I toss the warm churros in the mixture, brushing with extra butter if needed to help it stick, for perfectly coated Air Fryer Churro Bites.