Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites: Easy Indulgence for Sweet Cravings
A deliciously easy recipe for churro bites made in the air fryer, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Let the dough cool slightly, then add vanilla extract.
- Pipe the dough into bite-sized pieces onto a parchment-lined air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Toss the churro bites in the mixture while still warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, let the churro bites air fry a couple of minutes longer.
- Experiment with different spices for coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 churro bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites, Churros, Air Fryer Desserts