Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites
These Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are golden, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar. They're a modern, mess-free twist on a classic treat — ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Piping Bag with Star Tip
- Small Saucepan
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup plain flour King Arthur all-purpose recommended
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
For the Coating
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder freshly ground preferred
Instructions
- In a medium pan, combine the water, unsalted butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and stir in the flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 4–5 minutes. Add egg and vanilla essence. Mix until smooth and pipeable.
- Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray basket with nonstick spray. Pipe or spoon small pieces into basket.
- Brush tops of churros with butter. Air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp. Work in batches if needed.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Toss warm churros in the mixture until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with chocolate sauce, Nutella, caramel, or honey. Enjoy!
Notes
Cool the dough before adding the egg to avoid scrambling. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer — batch cooking ensures crispness. Toss churros in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating. Brush with butter for extra flavor and golden finish.