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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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Delight in these irresistibly crispy and golden Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites, perfect bite-sized snacks coated in cinnamon sugar. Made with a simple homemade dough, these churro bites are cooked quickly in the air fryer for a light and crunchy treat that pairs beautifully with chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 large egg

Coating

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough base: In a pan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and gradually add in the flour, stirring continuously until the dough forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove.
  2. Mix in egg and vanilla: Transfer the hot dough to a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool for 4-5 minutes so it’s warm but not hot. Add the egg and vanilla essence, then use an electric hand mixer to beat the mixture until smooth and fully combined, creating a soft dough.
  3. Prepare for air frying: Transfer the dough into a piping bag. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with a neutral nonstick cooking spray like coconut oil spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Pipe the churro bites: Carefully pipe small, bite-sized churro pieces directly into the air fryer basket. You can also drop spoonfuls of dough if you prefer. Make sure to leave space between them to avoid overcrowding, which allows even cooking.
  5. Air fry the churros: Lightly brush some butter on top of the shaped churros for added flavor and crispiness. Cook the churros in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Depending on your air fryer size, work in batches to cook all churros evenly.
  6. Coat in cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix the white sugar and cinnamon powder. Once the churros are fully cooked, immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. For better adherence, you may brush the churros with melted butter or lightly spray them with water or nonstick cooking spray before coating.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Serve these warm churro bites with your favorite dips such as chocolate syrup, honey, or Nutella for a delicious sweet snack perfect for any time.

Notes

  • Ensure dough cools slightly before adding egg to prevent scrambling.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket to maintain crispiness.
  • Adjust air frying time depending on your air fryer model and size of churro bites.
  • Use melted butter or cooking spray before coating to help cinnamon sugar stick better.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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