Description
Air Fryer Churros are a delightful, guilt-free twist on the classic treat, featuring a perfectly crispy exterior and a warm, pillowy center. Finished with a dusting of cinnamon sugar and served with rich chocolate sauce, these churros are sure to impress at any gathering. In just 15 minutes, you can create these golden-brown delights that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, stirring until fully combined.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe long strips onto parchment paper (about 4 inches each).
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Lightly spray churros with cooking spray and place them in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Toss warm churros immediately in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro (30g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg