Description
These golden, crisp churro bites are air fried to perfection and tossed in cinnamon sugar—no oil needed for this easy treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
⅓ cup unsalted butter + 1 tbsp (divided)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
For the Coating:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease basket.
In a saucepan, bring water, ⅓ cup butter, salt, and sugar to a boil.
Reduce heat, add flour, and stir vigorously until a dough ball forms.
Remove from heat and cool for 4–5 minutes.
Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth and combined.
Transfer to piping bag or use a spoon to shape small rounds.
Arrange in air fryer basket and brush lightly with melted butter.
Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Toss warm bites in cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Serve immediately with chocolate sauce or your favorite dip.
Notes
Let the dough cool slightly before adding the egg to prevent curdling.
For extra indulgence, serve with Nutella or dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Spanish-inspired
- Cuisine: air fryer churros, cinnamon sugar churro bites, churros without oil, easy churros, churro dessert
