Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
Who doesn’t love churros? Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites are crispy outside and soft inside. They are easy to make at home. Using an air fryer makes them lighter and less greasy than deep-fried versions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating
- Cooking spray or oil for air fryer
Instructions
Boil Water and Butter
- In a saucepan, heat water, butter, sugar and salt until boiling.
Add Flour
- Remove from heat. Stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
Cool Dough Slightly
- Let dough cool for 5 minutes before adding eggs to avoid cooking them.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat eggs one at a time into dough. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix ½ cup sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
Pipe the Dough
- Fill a piping bag with dough. Pipe small bite-sized churros onto a plate.
Preheat Air Fryer
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Air Fry Churros
- Place churro bites in basket. Air fry 8–10 minutes until golden and puffy.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- While warm, roll churros in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
Serve
- Serve immediately with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Pipe small bites for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Roll churros in cinnamon sugar while warm.
- Use fresh eggs for better texture.
- Serve immediately for crispiness outside and fluffiness inside.