Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe! These crispy, bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy movie nights at home. With their golden-brown exterior and soft, pillowy center, these air-fried churros provide a guilt-free alternative to traditional deep-fried versions. Coated in a heavenly cinnamon sugar blend, they are sure to please everyone. Quick and easy to prepare, you can have a batch ready in just 37 minutes. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with delicious dips like chocolate syrup or honey, these churro bites promise a satisfying treat that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 large egg
- For the cinnamon sugar coating: 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat; gradually stir in flour until smooth.
- Let cool slightly; mix in egg and vanilla using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Pipe dough into bite-sized pieces into the basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown; coat in cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 churro bites (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg