Air Fryer Churros: OMG 1 Secret for Crisp Joy
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Make delicious, crispy Air Fryer Churros easily. This recipe brings the fun of a fair treat right into your kitchen with less fuss.
- Author: Anya Bennett
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 10-12 churros
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Combine water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add all the flour at once and stir vigorously until a smooth dough ball forms.
- Let the dough cool for about five minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe 4 to 5-inch long strips of dough directly into the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. You may need to work in batches.
- Lightly spray the churros with vegetable oil spray.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- While the churros cook, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Remove the hot churros from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can easily double this recipe if you are serving a crowd.
- For dipping, serve with melted chocolate or dulce de leche.
- Make sure your star tip is large enough to create defined ridges on the churros.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 churros
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: High
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Low