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Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Churros

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Churros -- The air fryer is a fantastic kitchen appliance that can cook anything from chicken nuggets to french fries. But what about when you want something sweet? It's time to break out the air fryer churros! These yummy treats are perfect for breakfast or dessert, and they'll be done in less than 10 minutes. And don't worry, these will still taste like they came fresh off of a street vendor cart in Mexico City. So grab your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious Churros with Air Fryer!

Ingredients 

Churros:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • olive oil spray

Coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray, or line it with wax paper.
  • In a saucepan, add the water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a slow simmer.
  • Continue to simmer and then add flour to the saucepan.
  • Stir constantly with a rubber spatula and cook until the dough comes together and is smooth.
  • Remove the dough from the stove and place the dough into a mixing bowl. Let excellent for about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the eggs and vanilla extract using an electric hand mixer or mix until the dough forms.
  • Place the dough into a piping bag.
  • Pipe churros onto the baking sheet into 4 to 5-inch lengths.
  • Refrigerate the churros until cold and solid, about an hour.
  • Place the cold churros into a greased air fryer basket. Being careful not to overcrowd the basket.
  • Air fry at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon.
  • When the churros are done air frying, coat them with the sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  • Optional: Serve warm with Nutella or chocolate dipping sauce.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optoinal

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 309mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg