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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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These sweet air fryer churro bites are the ultimate no-fry dessert—crispy, golden, and coated in classic cinnamon sugar. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 40 minutes, this easy recipe delivers all the fairground churro flavor with none of the mess. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or dipping in chocolate!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup plain flour
  • ½ tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup white sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and gradually stir in flour until a smooth dough forms. Remove from heat.
  3. Transfer dough to a bowl and let it cool for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla essence and egg, then beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
  5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray the basket.
  7. Pipe bite-sized churro pieces into the basket, brush with melted butter.
  8. Air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  9. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  10. Toss warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar.
  11. Serve with dipping sauces like melted chocolate, Nutella, or dulce de leche.

Notes

  • Swap vanilla with almond extract or vanilla bean paste.
  • Try cocoa-sugar or pumpkin spice for a twist.
  • Dough can be spooned instead of piped for a rustic look.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 1–2 minutes to crisp them back up.
  • Dough can be prepped 24 hours ahead and chilled.

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