Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Create the Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a shallow dish or on a plate, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set it aside.
- Start the Dough Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Place it over medium heat and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Incorporate the Flour: Turn the heat down to low and add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a thick, cohesive ball of dough. Keep stirring for about 60 seconds.
- Cool the Dough: Transfer the hot dough ball to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let it cool for about 5 to 10 minutes until just warm to the touch.
- Beat in the Eggs: With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs one at a time, waiting until the first egg is completely incorporated before adding the second. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare for Piping: Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (like a Wilton 1M).
- Pipe and Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Pipe 4 to 5 inch lengths of dough into the basket, using kitchen scissors to snip the dough. Work in batches, leaving space between churros.
- Cook to Golden Perfection: Air fry for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the churros are a deep golden brown and feel crisp to the touch.
- Coat and Serve: As soon as the churros come out of the air fryer, use a pastry brush to lightly coat them with the melted butter. Immediately roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until generously coated. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Pipe the churro dough while it is still warm for easier handling.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper crisping.
- For uniform churros, pipe dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze for 15-20 minutes, then air fry from frozen. Variations:
- Chocolate Filled Churros: Fill cooled churros with chocolate hazelnut spread or ganache.
- Spicy Chocolate Churros: Add cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Air Fryer Churro Bites: Pipe small 1-inch dollops and reduce cooking time to 5-7 minutes.
- Alternative Coatings: Try pumpkin pie spice sugar or crushed freeze-dried berries.
- Pipe the churro dough while it is still warm for easier handling.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper crisping.
- For uniform churros, pipe dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze for 15-20 minutes, then air fry from frozen. Variations:
- Chocolate Filled Churros: Fill cooled churros with chocolate hazelnut spread or ganache.
- Spicy Chocolate Churros: Add cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Air Fryer Churro Bites: Pipe small 1-inch dollops and reduce cooking time to 5-7 minutes.
- Alternative Coatings: Try pumpkin pie spice sugar or crushed freeze-dried berries.
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