Air Fryer Churros Recipe
Craving something sweet and crispy? The Air Fryer Churros Recipe is your answer! These golden churros are lightly sweetened and perfectly crunchy without the excess oil of deep frying. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they're perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cinnamon
Instructions
- Place water, 2 tablespoons softened butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and stir occasionally until mixture boils.
- Turn off the heat and remove pan from the stove. Stir in 2 cups of all-purpose flour with a wooden spoon. A thick paste will form. Make sure to do this off the heat and off the stove, so that the mixture can cool as you stir it.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer and let sit 1 minute to cool. Attach the paddle attachment and add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition (work fast to avoid cooking the eggs).
- Place the churro batter in a large pastry bag fitted with a star or 1M tip. Pipe churros in desired size and shapes straight onto the air fryer basket. (This recipe makes approximately 60 3-inch long churros or 25 7-inch long churros.) If the dough sticks to the tip you can use a knife or kitchen scissors to cut the dough at the piping tip.
- Spray the churros with nonstick cooking spray. This will help them brown.
- Air fry them at 375°F until golden-brown, depending on size this will take about 10 minutes depending on your air fryer. Watch the first batch to make sure they don't burn and so you'll know how long they take to cook.
- Stir together sugar and cinnamon while the churros are frying. Toss hot churros in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Serve right after frying for best taste.
Notes
- Tip 1: Recipe has been changed for better results. This version has been tested for consistency.
- Tip 2: You can store churro dough in the refrigerator for up to a day before using.
- Tip 3: Allow the dough to come to room temperature before piping for the best results.
- Tip 4: Churros are best served fresh and hot right out of the air fryer.
- Tip 5: To avoid an “eggy” taste, ensure to mix in the flour off the heat.