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Photo of a hand dipping an air fryer churro in a sweet dipping sauce. The sauce is in a small white bowl on a plate filled with air fryer churros.
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Air Fryer Churros

These air fryer churros are a great sweet treat to make when you don’t want to bring out a big pot of oil. Just like traditional churros, they’re crisp on the outside, soft in the center, and coated in cinnamon sugar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
40 (2-3") churros

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon, for rolling
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Top view photo of all the ingredients to make Air Fryer Churros, in separate bowls.
  • Add the water, butter, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
    Top view photo of a saucepan filled with butter, sugar, water, and salt, and mixed until combined over medium heat.
  • When the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat to medium-low and add the flour. Stir until the dough comes together in a ball. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside to cool for 5 minutes.
    Top view photo of a saucepan with the dough to make Air Fryer Churros, mixed until a ball is formed.
  • When the dough has cooled slightly, add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Use a wooden spoon (or sturdy rubber spatula) to incorporate the eggs into a smooth, thick batter. Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (I’m using a Wilton 1M). Pipe your desired length of churros onto a Silpat mat or parchment-lined baking sheet. I’m making 2.5” long churros but you can make them as big or as little as you like. Place the churros in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes, or until they are stiff.
    Top view photo of Air Fryer Churro dough, piped onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, ready to place in the freezer.
  • When you’re ready to cook the churros, preheat your air fryer (either using the preheat function or at 350ºF/180ºC for 5 minutes). Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and then add the first batch of churros to the air fryer– make sure not to overcrowd the basket.
    Top view photo of an air fryer basket filled with Air Fryer Churro dough, ready to cook.
  • Cook the churros at 350ºF/180ºC for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Remove the churros from the air fryer and immediately roll them in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm and enjoy.
    Top view photo of a golden brown churro in a bowl of cinnamon and sugar. It's coated completely and ready to serve.

Notes

Cooking Tips
  • If you’re cooking the churros in batches, make sure to keep the uncooked churros in the freezer. If they become too warm, they will become soft and lose their shape.
Serving Tips
  • Churros can be enjoyed on their own or served with a dipping sauce– warm chocolate sauce, warm Nutella, strawberry sauce, or just a simple powdered sugar glaze.
  • To make an easy vanilla glaze, whisk together 1 ½ cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Serve immediately.
Storage Tips
  • These churros are best enjoyed immediately after they are made but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They will lose their crispness and become soft but the flavor will still be delicious.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g | Calories 24kcal | Carbohydrates 3g | Protein 0.2g | Fat 1g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g | Trans Fat 0.05g | Cholesterol 8mg | Sodium 40mg | Potassium 2mg | Sugar 3g | Vitamin A 42IU | Calcium 1mg | Iron 0.02mg
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