Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe is a quick and easy dessert made with soft choux dough, cinnamon sugar, and air frying for a golden finish. These bite-sized churros are fluffy inside, lightly crisp outside, and perfect for dipping in chocolate, caramel, or jam.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Large mixing bowl
- Piping bag with star tip or zip-lock bag
- Air fryer
- Parchment paper cut to fit basket
- Shallow bowl for cinnamon sugar
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, pure
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar, for coating
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
Make Choux Base
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir and bring to a rolling boil until butter melts fully and mixture bubbles.
Add Flour
- Remove pan from heat and add flour all at once. Stir quickly until dough forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the pan sides in about one minute.
Cool Dough
- Cook dough on low heat for one to two minutes to dry slightly. Transfer to bowl and cool for five minutes so eggs do not scramble when added.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time until glossy and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Dough should become thick, shiny, and pipeable with no lumps remaining.
Prepare Coating
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Set aside. Brush melted butter nearby for coating churro bites immediately after air frying for best adhesion and flavor.
Pipe Churro Bites
- Fill piping bag with dough. Pipe small 2-inch pieces onto parchment paper in air fryer basket. Leave space between bites so hot air cooks them evenly.
Air Fry and Coat
- Air fry at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and puffed. Do not open early. Brush with butter and coat immediately in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smooth dough
- Do not skip drying the dough for fluffiness
- Work in small batches for even air frying
- Coat churros immediately for best sugar stick
- Serve fresh for best texture and taste