Air Fryer Churros – A Sweet Take on Easy Recipes
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—these air fryer churros are a quick, mess-free twist on a classic favorite everyone will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Line basket with parchment and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the basket, cutting with scissors. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll warm churros in the mixture and serve.