Easy and Crispy Air Fryer Churros
A quick and easy way to make irresistibly crispy churros in your air fryer. Perfect for snacking or impressing your friends at the next big gathering!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Piping Bag or Zip-top Bag
- Mixing bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons sugar plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus more for dusting
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- Chocolate sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring it to a boil and then stir in the flour until the mixture forms a dough.
- Let it cool slightly, then mix in the egg until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe the churros directly into the air fryer basket, cutting them to your desired length. Don’t forget to give them some space!
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Shake together sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll the hot churros in this mix and serve warm with chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These churros are best enjoyed fresh, but you can totally keep them in an airtight container for a day or two, if you have any leftovers. We won’t judge if you eat them all in one sitting!
Nutrition
Serving: 2churrosCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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