Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites! These bite-sized treats are perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside, coated in a sweet and aromatic cinnamon sugar blend. Ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to after-school snacks, these churro bites are simple enough for kids to help with while still impressing guests. With minimal fuss and maximum flavor, you can enjoy these tasty morsels fresh from your air fryer in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (36 churro bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Make the Churro Dough: In a pan, bring water, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil. Gradually stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Cool Down & Mix: Let the dough cool slightly, then mix in egg and vanilla essence until smooth.
- Pipe Your Churros: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe bite-sized churros into a preheated air fryer basket.
- Air Frying Magic: Brush with melted butter and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Toss warm churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg