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Easy Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites

Golden crispy churro bites made in the air fryer and coated in cinnamon sugar for a quick and delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Finishing
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag with star tip

Method
 

  1. Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Add flour and stir until dough forms.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Mix in egg and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Transfer dough to piping bag with star tip.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  7. Pipe bite-sized dough pieces into air fryer basket.
  8. Cook 8–10 minutes until golden.
  9. Brush with melted butter.
  10. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture and serve.

Notes

Serve warm with chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche dipping sauce.