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Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites: Easy Recipe You’ll Love!

Delicious and easy-to-make Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
  3. Let the dough cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
  5. Scoop out small portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.
  6. Place the dough balls in the air fryer basket, making sure to leave space between them.
  7. Lightly spray the churro bites with cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. While the churro bites are cooking, mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  10. Once the churro bites are done, immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the churro bites before serving.
  • Try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for an extra flavor boost.

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