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Air Fryer Churro Bites

Deliciously crispy and sweet churro bites made in the air fryer, perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
Coating
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Oil Spray
  • as needed cooking spray for air frying

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in flour, sugar, and salt until a dough forms.
  3. Let the dough cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
Shape the Churro Bites
  1. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  2. Pipe small bite-sized pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Air Fry the Churro Bites
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375?F (190?C).
  2. Spray the churro bites lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Coat the Churro Bites
  1. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Remove churro bites from the air fryer and toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with chocolate sauce for dipping if desired.

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