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Air Fryer Churros Recipe
Air fryer churros deliver delicious cinnamon sugar treats by using air fryer technology instead of deep frying for healthier preparation without sacrificing taste or texture. This innovative cooking method reduces oil while maintaining the crispy exterior and tender interior that define perfect churros. The healthier approach makes these guilt-free indulgences while the air fryer ensures consistent results that rival traditional deep-fried versions.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Air fry churros at 340 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl until well combined. Pour onto a shallow plate.
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 173 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| 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.
