5-Ingredient Air Fryer Churros Recipe
Crispy, golden churros prepared using an innovative air fryer technique. Traditional Spanish pastry reimagined with a healthier cooking approach. Simple ingredients transformed into a delectable dessert with minimal oil, perfect for health-conscious sweet lovers.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- Churro Dough:
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 medium eggs
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Dough Creation:
- Combine water, butter, sugar, salt
- Boil, then reduce heat
- Add flour, stir until thickened
- Dough Preparation:
- Transfer to mixing bowl
- Cool 3-5 minutes
- Gradually incorporate eggs
- Mix to sticky consistency
- Shaping Process:
- Fill star-tipped piping bag
- Pipe 3-4 inch churro segments
- Freeze 30 minutes
- Air Frying Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F
- Bake frozen churros 13-14 minutes
- Use batch technique if needed
- Signature Finish:
- Combine cinnamon-sugar coating
- Immediately coat hot churros
- Serve with dulce de leche or Nutella