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Air Fryer Churros Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Spanish

Description

This Air Fryer Churros recipe offers a lighter twist on the classic fried treat by using an air fryer for a crispy, golden exterior without the heavy oil. Made from a simple choux pastry dough, these churros are piped into star shapes, air fried until perfectly crisp, and then coated in cinnamon sugar for a deliciously sweet finish. Perfect for a fun dessert or snack, they are easy to make and ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

Churro Dough

  • ⅔ cup water (160ml)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, diced (56g)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Vegetable spray, for coating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough base: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, diced butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-high until the butter melts and the mixture boils, then immediately remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
  2. Incorporate the flour: Add all the flour at once to the hot mixture. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute, forming a thick dough.
  3. Cook the dough: Return the pan to medium-low heat and continue stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to remove excess moisture. The dough should resemble thick mashed potatoes and pull cleanly from the pan sides. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
  4. Mix in eggs and vanilla: Using a paddle attachment or hand mixer, beat the dough on medium speed for about 3 minutes to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla bean paste. The final dough should be smooth, glossy, thick, and hold its shape momentarily when scooped.
  5. Pipe and freeze churros: Fit a piping bag with a large closed star tip (Wilton 1M). Pipe the dough into 4-inch long, ¾-inch wide shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a paring knife to cut the dough at the tip for clean edges. Place the tray in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill.
  6. Air fry the churros: Arrange the frozen churros spaced about 1 inch apart in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes. Flip them halfway through cooking. Then reduce temperature to 325°F and air fry for another 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Coat with cinnamon sugar: While churros cook, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Once churros are hot, optionally spray them lightly with vegetable spray to help the sugar adhere, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Freezing churros before air frying helps them hold their shape and cook evenly.
  • If the cinnamon sugar doesn’t stick well, a quick mist of vegetable spray will improve coating.
  • You can use vanilla extract as a substitute for vanilla bean paste if unavailable.
  • Serve churros fresh and warm for the best crispy texture.
  • Use a large closed star tip when piping to achieve the classic churro ridged shape.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/air-fryer-churros-recipe/