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Square churro bites with a sandy cinnamon crust served with dark chocolate dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Churro Bites

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Golden dough nuggets tossed in cinnamon sugar offer a warm crunch without deep frying. These bite-sized treats bring the fairground experience to your kitchen using simple pantry staples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings:4 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:Mexican
Calories:210kcal
Cost:$5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup cinnamon sugar mix for coating

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until the mixture is fully combined. Cooking
  2. Stir in flour quickly until a smooth dough ball pulls away from the sides. Mixing
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time so the dough becomes glossy and holds its shape. Binding
  4. Pipe small mounds onto parchment and air fry at 375°F until they turn deep golden brown. Baking

Nutrition

Serving: 120g (6 pieces)Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure hot air circulates around every side for a uniform crunch. If the dough feels too sticky while cutting, lightly flour your knife to keep the edges clean.