Description
Warm, crisp churros dusted in cinnamon-sugar, delivered with less mess and fewer calories, thanks to the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) whole milk
- 56 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil for brushing
- 80 g (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) granulated sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and add flour. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
- Let the dough cool briefly, then beat in eggs one at a time until glossy.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 10–12 cm (4–5 inch) strips onto a lined tray.
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Brush churros lightly with oil and arrange in a single layer.
- Air fry the first side for 5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 4–6 minutes.
- Toss hot churros in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum. To make ahead, pipe churros on parchment and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churros
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 62mg