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Air Fryer Churros

A close-up of a pile of golden-brown air fryer churros generously coated in sugar and cinnamon.
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Make classic pâte à choux churros in your air fryer for a crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated treat. These churros offer a lighter alternative to deep-fried versions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Combine water, butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is simmering.
  2. Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth ball of dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  3. Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to dry out the dough slightly.
  4. Transfer dough to a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and thick.
  6. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  7. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  8. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. You may need to work in batches.
  9. Lightly spray the tops of the churros with cooking spray.
  10. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
  11. While churros are cooking, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  12. Remove cooked churros from the air fryer and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  13. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For bite-size churro bites, pipe shorter lengths of dough.
  • The texture will be crispier on the outside and slightly softer inside compared to deep-fried churros.
  • Ensure your air fryer is preheated for best results.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.

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Find it online: https://kingscook.com/air-fryer-churros-recipe/