Sweet Air Fryer Churros Bites Recipe
These sweet and crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites are the perfect quick dessert or snack! They’re golden on the outside, soft inside, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar mix—just like traditional churros but without the deep-frying.Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray or oil for air fryer basket
- ½ cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 tsp cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Add flour and stir quickly until a dough forms and pulls from sides.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, then mix in vanilla and egg until smooth.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe small bite-sized pieces onto a lined tray.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray basket with oil.
- Place churro bites in the air fryer and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden.
- While warm, toss bites in cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if needed.
- Let dough cool slightly before adding the egg to avoid scrambling.
- Serve with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.