Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour and vanilla until a dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe 2-inch dough strips onto parchment paper, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Air fry churro bites for 8-10 minutes until golden, shaking halfway.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Toss warm churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Let dough cool slightly before piping to avoid burns.
- For extra crispiness, spray churros lightly with oil before air frying.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg