Churro Bites
dessert
Vegetarian

Churro Bites

12 minutes
375°F temperature
9 ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose-flour
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup (plus 1 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare Dough: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt and sugar. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and gradually stir in flour until dough forms. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Cool & Mix: Transfer dough to mixing bowl and let cool 4-5 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, then beat with electric mixer until smooth.
  3. 3 Prep Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F / 190°C. Spray basket with neutral cooking spray (coconut oil spray recommended).
  4. 4 Pipe & Cook: Transfer dough to piping bag. Pipe bite-sized portions into air fryer basket, leaving space between each. Alternatively, drop by spoonfuls. Brush with butter and cook 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  5. 5 Coat: Mix cinnamon and sugar in shallow bowl. Roll warm churros in mixture. If coating isn't sticking, lightly brush with melted butter or spray with cooking spray.
  6. 6 Serve: Enjoy with chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella for dipping.