Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites, a fun twist on traditional churros that your family will love. With a perfectly crispy exterior and a tender, soft inside, these churro bites are a healthier alternative to deep-fried versions, thanks to the air fryer method. Perfect for gatherings, movie nights, or a sweet snack anytime, they come together in just 30 minutes! Serve them warm with chocolate sauce or cinnamon sugar for an irresistible treat that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- Coating: 1 cup white sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add salt and sugar; then stir in flour until combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla essence until smooth.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe small circles or strips of dough onto parchment paper.
- Cook in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Toss warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar immediately after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 churro bites (about 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg