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Air Fryer Churro Bites
These Air Fryer Churro Bites are made with a few simple pantry items and just a bit of time. Coated in cinnamon-sugar, this Mexican pastry is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. No oil needed!
👥 35 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- saucepan
- pan
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium shallow bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
2
Combine water, milk, vanilla, butter, salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture melt and come to a rolling boil, stirring frequently. Then, reduce heat all the way down to low.
vanilla1 teaspoon
3
Add in flour and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until incorporated and the mixture forms a thick, smooth ball and appears to dry out (a thin film will form on the bottom of the pan), about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
4
Immediately transfer dough to a large bowl and beat on medium speed with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) for ⏱️ 2 minutes to cool the mixture slightly. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, until fully combined. It should appear smooth and creamy.
5
Spoon dough into a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip (I used an Ateco 829.) Place in the fridge and chill for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
6
Preheat air fryer to 380F. Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
7
Working in batches, hold the tip close to the basket and pipe strips of dough (2 & 1/2 inches long) in a single layer, cutting the end with kitchen scissors. Repeat until churro bites fill the basket without over-crowding.
8
Air fry until golden, 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes.
9
Immediately out of the air fryer brush them with the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
10
Repeat with remaining dough.
11
Enjoy immediately as is or with some chocolate dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
calories
56 kcal
fat Content
4 g
serving Size
1 churro
fiber Content
0.1 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
6 mg
protein Content
1 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
18 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
1.2 g
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