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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

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Delight in these crispy, golden-brown Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites, a perfect quick snack made with a soft, homemade dough coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture. Air frying ensures a healthier approach to this classic treat, delivering the perfect crunch without deep frying.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 large egg

Coating

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough mixture: In a pan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until a smooth dough is formed. Remove the pan from heat.
  2. Cool and mix in egg and vanilla: Transfer the dough to a large bowl and let it cool for 4-5 minutes. Then add the egg and vanilla essence and use an electric hand mixer to thoroughly combine until smooth.
  3. Preheat air fryer and prepare basket: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the air fryer basket with a nonstick cooking spray like coconut oil spray.
  4. Pipe or drop dough into the air fryer: Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe bite-sized churros into the basket without overcrowding. Alternatively, drop spoonfuls of dough into the basket for varied shapes.
  5. Cook churros in air fryer: Lightly brush butter on the churros and air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, working in batches if needed for even cooking.
  6. Coat churros with cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon powder in a shallow bowl. Brush cooked churros with melted butter or spray with water/nonstick spray, then toss gently in the cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
  7. Serve warm with dips: Enjoy churro bites warm with your choice of chocolate syrup, honey, Nutella, or other favorite dips for a delicious sweet snack.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • Use a sturdy piping bag or plastic bag with a corner cut off for easy shaping of churro bites.
  • For extra sticky coating, brushing the churros with melted butter before rolling them in cinnamon sugar helps the sugar adhere better.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
  • Customize your dips with caramel, fruit sauces, or nut butters for variety.

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