Description
These air fryer churros are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Served with a rich hot chocolate dip, they make an easy and delicious dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe churro strips onto parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Air fry the churros in batches for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a shallow bowl and coat the warm churros evenly.
- For the chocolate dip, heat the heavy cream until warm and pour over the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Serve the churros warm with the hot chocolate dip.
Notes
- Pipe churros evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
