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Golden, sugar-coated air fryer churro bites served with a bowl of rich chocolate dipping sauce.

Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites

These crispy air fryer churro bites are coated in cinnamon sugar for the perfect handheld treat. No deep-frying, just golden, fluffy goodness in minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Churro Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg beaten
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Piping Bag with Star Tip
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
  2. Let the dough cool slightly, then mix in the beaten egg until smooth.
  3. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe small churro bites onto parchment paper.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place churro bites in the basket and cook for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Toss warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar coating before serving.

Notes

Serve these churro bites on their own or with a dipping sauce like chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.