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Air Fryer Churro Bites — Crispy, Golden & Irresistibly Easy

Air Fryer Churro Bites Crispy, Golden & Irresistibly Easy

Alicia
These Air Fryer Churro Bites offer a lighter, mess-free alternative to traditional deep-fried snacks. With a crisp, golden exterior and pillowy doughy center, they’re coated in cinnamon sugar for maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Healthy Desserts
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 24 bites
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Add water, butter, salt, and sugar to a pan. Bring to a boil, stirring until glossy and slightly thickened.
    Close-up of butter, sugar, and water boiling in a saucepan for churro bite dough
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour until dough pulls away from the pan.
    Smooth churro dough forming inside saucepan after adding flour
  • Cool the dough for 4-5 minutes, then add the egg and non-alcoholic vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
    Silky churro dough being mixed with egg and vanilla extract in a bowl
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe bite-sized pieces into the air fryer.
    Fresh churro bites cooking inside air fryer basket until golden brown
  • Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping once, until golden, puffed, and crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Toss cooked bites in a bowl of cinnamon sugar immediately after air frying.
    Warm churro bites coated evenly in cinnamon sugar mixture

Notes

Use non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
If dough becomes sticky, dust with flour before piping.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition assumes the cinnamon-sugar coating is divided across the batch; dips are not included.