Air Fryer Churro Bites (Naturally Vegan)
These naturally vegan churro bites are air-fried to golden crispy perfection and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. No deep frying needed for this quick and nostalgic treat!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Piping Bag with Star Tip
- 1 Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 150 ml Water ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon White Sugar for dough
- 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
- 60 grams All Purpose Flour ½ cup
- 100 grams White Sugar for tossing
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Instructions
- Add water, 1 tablespoon sugar, canola oil and salt to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour rapidly until a dough forms.
- Let dough cool for 10 minutes until manageable.
- Fill piping bag fitted with star tip with dough and pipe bite-sized churro shapes onto parchment lined tray.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Air fry churro bites in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden. Turn at halfway point.
- Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl while churros are frying.
- Toss warm churro bites in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=v8UwBJPyB7k%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
This recipe yields 18-20 small churro bites. For extra crispness, let them cool on a rack and avoid covering tightly. Serve with caramel sauce for added indulgence.