Description
Air Fryer Churros are a deliciously easy twist on the classic dessert, featuring a crispy exterior and soft, chewy center. Coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, these golden-brown treats are healthier thanks to air frying. Perfect for any occasion, enjoy them plain or with your favorite dipping sauces like chocolate or caramel. Whip up this delightful recipe in no time and indulge in a sweet escape right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Olive or vegetable oil spray
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir until melted.
- Mix in flour and baking powder vigorously until a cohesive dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Pipe the dough into strips onto parchment paper cut to fit your air fryer basket.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray churros with oil.
- Air fry for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Roll churros in cinnamon sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg