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Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites

Delicious, light, and crispy churro bites coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, made effortlessly in an air fryer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil spray for air frying
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine water, vegetable oil, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Add the flour to the saucepan and stir until a dough forms.
  3. Let the dough cool slightly, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Shape the dough into small bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
  1. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the churro bites in a single layer.
  2. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Coating
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Roll the hot churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm for best taste, and pair with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the air fryer until crispy.