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Easy Air Fryer Churros Recipe

Discover how simple it is to make air fryer churros with our foolproof recipe! Churros have long been a classic sweet treat, and now you can enjoy them anytime with minimal effort. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this Mexican-inspired dessert is perfect for any occasion. Ready in just minutes, you'll want to serve these delightful churros at every gathering. Try our easy air-fryer churros recipe today and indulge in sweet perfection!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Air Fryer, American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 40 3 inch churros
Calories: 59kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the churros:

For the coating:

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
  • Cut up the butter into tablespoons.
  • Add the butter to a medium sized saucepan with the water, milk, and sugar.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat and stir frequently until it reaches a boil.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the flour, making sure to fully incorporate.
  • Put the saucepan back over the heat and stir for about 2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together into a smooth ball.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl.
  • Use an electric mixture to beat the dough for a few minutes, releasing some of the heat.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.
  • Slowly add the egg mixture to the dough, using the electric mixer to beat the dough after each addition, making sure to scrape the bowl and fully blend everything together.
  • In a pastry bag fitted with an open star decorating tip (#1M,) add the dough, being sure not to overfill.
  • Pipe the dough onto the air fryer racks into 3 inch strips, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough.
  • Cook the churros in the preheated air fryer for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • For the coating: Combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a medium sized bowl.
  • When churros are done, add them to the cinnamon and sugar mixture and toss to coat completely.
  • Churros are ready to serve warm or after cooled .

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg