Air Fryer Churros Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (90 g, sifted)
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (56 g, cut into cubes)
• 2/3 cup Water (160 ml, room temperature)
• 2 tsp Granulated Sugar (Scant, for dough)
• 1/4 tsp Salt (Fine or kosher salt)
• 2 pieces Large Eggs (Room temperature, checked for shells)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating) (Mixed with cinnamon for coating)
• 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon (Mixed with coating sugar)
• 1 spray Neutral Oil Spray (Avocado or coconut oil, for light coating before cinnamon sugar)

Instructions

1. Measure Flour

   Sift 3/4 cup (90 g) all‑purpose flour into a small bowl and set aside.

   Time: PT2M

2. Boil Butter Mixture

   In a medium pot combine 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, 2/3 cup (160 ml) water, 2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Heat over medium‑high until it reaches a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

3. Add Flour and Form Dough Ball

   Remove the pot from heat, immediately dump the measured flour in, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth ball forms.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cook Flour Off‑Moisture

   Return the pot to medium‑low heat and continue stirring for 1–2 minutes to dry the dough and eliminate excess moisture.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑low heat

5. Cool Dough in Mixer

   Transfer the dough to the stand mixer bowl. Run the mixer on medium for about 3 minutes to cool the dough and prevent the eggs from scrambling.

   Time: PT3M

6. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla

   Add the two large eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed after each addition. Then add ½ tsp vanilla extract and mix until the dough is silky, glossy, and slightly slack.

   Time: PT3M

7. Pipe Churro Shapes

   Fit a piping bag with a large closed star tip, fill with the dough, and pipe 4‑inch long, ¾‑inch thick strips onto parchment paper. Snip the ends for even length if needed.

   Time: PT10M

8. Freeze Until Firm

   Place the parchment sheet with piped churros in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm. They can be stored frozen for up to 2 weeks.

   Time: PT30M

9. Preheat Air Fryer

   Preheat the basket‑type air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Air Fry Churros

    Arrange frozen churros in the basket, spaced 1 in apart. Air fry for 8 minutes at 375°F, then flip, lower temperature to 325°F, and cook another 8 minutes until golden brown and dry in the center.

    Time: PT16M

    Temperature: 375°F then 325°F

11. Add Cinnamon Sugar Coating

    Lightly spray the hot churros with neutral oil, then toss them in a bowl with ½ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1½ tsp ground cinnamon until fully coated.

    Time: PT2M

12. Serve

    Transfer coated churros to a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally with chocolate ganache or dulce de leche for dipping.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

2 g