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White plate filled with golden air-fried churro bites coated in cinnamon sugar, arranged around a small glass bowl of chocolate dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Churro Bites

Crispy, golden churro bites coated in cinnamon sugar—made effortlessly in the air fryer for a sweet treat any time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 328
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup water room temperature
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg room temperature
Coating
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional toppings: chocolate syrup honey, Nutella

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add flour, stirring constantly until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Remove dough to a large bowl and allow to cool 4–5 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing with a hand mixer until fully incorporated.
  5. Transfer dough to a piping bag or prepare to spoon into air fryer basket. preheat air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray basket with nonstick oil.
  6. Pipe or spoon bite-sized portions into the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Brush with a little melted butter if desired.
  7. Cook for 12–15 minutes until golden brown, adjusting time based on your air fryer model.
  8. While warm, mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Toss churro bites in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
  9. Serve immediately with chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a piping bag for uniform churro bites or spoon directly for a rustic look. Adjust cook time based on your air fryer model. Leftovers store up to 2 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

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