The Best Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe – Crispy, Golden, Irresistible
These irresistible air fryer churro bites are golden, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside – all without deep frying! Coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, they’re the perfect quick treat for dessert or snacking. Ready in just 25 minutes, they bring the nostalgic flavor of classic churros right from your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar for dough
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, 1 tbsp sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
- Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until a dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the dough cool slightly. Then beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped).
- Pipe small bite-sized portions onto parchment paper.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Transfer churro bites to the basket, spray with nonstick spray, and air fry for 8–10 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- While warm, toss churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours. Bring to room temp before air frying.
- Flip bites halfway during air frying for even browning.
- Try dipping in chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
- For a twist, mix nutmeg or pumpkin spice into the sugar coating.
- To reheat, air fry leftovers at 350°F for 3 minutes to restore crispness.