Get ready to transform your kitchen into a Mexican street food paradise with these irresistible Air Fryer Churro Bites! Imagine crispy, golden-brown delights that are not only healthier than traditional deep-fried churros but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you're craving a quick dessert, a crowd-pleasing party snack, or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, these churro bites will have you saying "¡Delicioso!" in just 25 minutes flat. Prepare to wow your taste buds and impress your friends with this foolproof recipe that brings the magic of churros right to your air fryer!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Oil spray for air fryer
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and oil spray for the air fryer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of all-purpose flour until a dough forms. The mixture should come together into a ball and pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Once it's cool enough to handle, transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare the dough. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Using your hands, knead the dough for a minute to make it smooth. You can then shape the dough into small bite-sized pieces or roll them into small logs, about 1 inch long.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. This will be your cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the churro bites in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they are not touching each other to allow for even cooking.
- Air fry the churro bites at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to shake the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the churro bites from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are well coated.
- Serve the churro bites warm with a side of chocolate sauce or dulce de leche for dipping, if desired. Enjoy your delicious air fryer churro bites!
Tips
- Ensure your butter and water mixture is at a gentle boil before adding flour to create the perfect dough consistency.
- Let the dough cool slightly before handling to prevent burning your hands and to allow it to set properly.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - leave space between churro bites for even, crispy cooking.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure uniform golden-brown color.
- Toss the churro bites in cinnamon-sugar immediately after cooking while they're still hot for the best coating.
- For extra indulgence, serve with chocolate sauce, caramel, or dulce de leche for dipping.
- If the dough seems too sticky, you can lightly dust your hands with flour when shaping the bites.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 160kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
