Description
Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites are a delicious, guilt-free twist on the classic carnival treat. These bite-sized delights feature a crispy exterior and a soft, doughy center, all coated in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, they can be whipped up quickly in your air fryer—ideal for parties or cozy movie nights at home. Enjoy them warm with a side of chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear faster than you can say ‘churro!’
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the coating: 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp ground cinnamon (combined)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- With floured hands, shape the dough into small balls (about one inch in diameter).
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place churro bites in a single layer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before rolling in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg