Description
Delightful bite-sized churros, air-fried for a healthier twist on a classic treat, dusted with cinnamon sugar for the perfect sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Melt 1/4 cup of butter and let it cool slightly. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and line your work surface with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your hands and roll small portions of dough into balls, then shape each ball into rods.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil and place the bites in a single layer.
- Air fry for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Mix 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll the warm churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before serving.
- Serve the bites warm with chocolate sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like chocolate sauce or whipped cream. Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Churros, Dessert, Snack, Cinnamon Sugar