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Churros Recipe (Disney Copycat)

Air Fryer Copycat Disneyland Churro Bites

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings

Description

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and rolled in warm cinnamon sugar — these easy air fryer copycat Disneyland churro bites taste just like the park, made right at home.

Ingredients 

Churro Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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

Instructions

  • Add the water, butter, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to a saucepan. Over medium heat, melt together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add all the flour at once and stir quickly and vigorously until a dough ball forms. Remove from heat immediately and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a bowl and stir in the eggs one at a time until fully combined and smooth. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes. Line the basket with parchment or spray lightly. Pipe 2–3 inch bites into the basket, snipping with kitchen shears and leaving space between each. Cook in batches as needed.
  • Air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden. For extra flavor, brush with melted butter partway through cooking.
  • Mix the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Toss the warm churro bites until fully coated.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Piping bag + large star tip

Notes

Notes — To Make on the Stovetop

  1. Prepare the dough as directed above.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F.
  3. Pipe 2–3 inch bites into the hot oil, cutting with kitchen shears.
  4. Fry until golden on all sides, then drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
  5. Toss in the cinnamon-sugar coating while warm and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 362IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg