Description
These bite-sized Air Fryer Churro Bites are golden, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in warm cinnamon sugar. Quick to prepare and lighter than traditional churros, they make a perfect dessert, snack, or party treat. Customize them with your favorite flavors or healthy swaps for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Caramel drizzle
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease the basket.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- While still warm, roll each churro bite in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm with dips or enjoy as-is!
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer cook in batches if necessary.
- Brush with melted butter before coating for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro bite
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 47 mg
- Fat: 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg