Air Fryer Churros

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Air fryer churros are a delicious cinnamon sugar treat. By using an air fryer instead of a deep fryer, it turns what's normally a guilty treat into a sweet treat. After over seven experiments creating this recipe, I have two pieces of advice: do NOT line the air fryer basket with parchment paper liner, and do NOT add the cinnamon sugar to the dough.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on April 25, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 churros
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in milk and salt. Reduce the heat to medium and bring to a boil, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon. Quickly add flour all at once and keep stirring until the dough comes together.

  2. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in eggs with the wooden spoon until incorporated. Spoon dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe dough directly into the air fryer basket, making six equal strips.

  3. Air fry churros at 340 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl until well combined. Pour onto a shallow plate.

  5. Remove churros from the air fryer and roll in the cinnamon sugar to coat.

Editor's Note:

Please note the difference in cook time when using the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173 Calories
10g Fat
18g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.