5 from 21 votes
Air Fryer Churros
These air fryer churros are made from a simple dough of water, butter, sugar, spices, flour, and egg, extruded into 4-inch lengths and cooked to achieve a crisp exterior. Coated in cinnamon sugar after frying, they offer the traditional churro flavors with a lighter cooking method than deep frying. The recipe’s use of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds warmth to the dough, complementing the crunchy texture of the finished churros.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 42 mins
Servings:
18
churros
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
Batter:
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter diced into small pieces, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar white
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg room temperature, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Cinnamon Sugar:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
Cup of Yum
Make the Batter:
- Place water, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the flour with a rubber spatula, stir constantly until the mixture comes together and is shiny and smooth, with no lumps (a few tiny lumps are ok).
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Using a hand electric mixer, whisk in vanilla and the egg into the flour mixture until fully combined and smooth. The mixture may start to separate, keep mixing until it's fully combined.
Pipe Churros:
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2 inch star tip.
- Put a silicone baking mat or waxed paper on a baking sheet and spray with oil spray.
- Pipe churros onto the greased baking mat, into 4-inch lengths, and cut end with scissors.
- Refrigerate piped churros on the baking sheet for 1 hour.
Air Fry:
- Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Carefully transfer churros with a cookie spatula to the Air Fryer basket, leaving about 1/2-inch space between them. Spray churros with oil spray. Depending on the size of the Air Fryer you have to cook them in batches.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Roll in Sugar:
- Immediately transfer baked churros to the bowl with the sugar mixture and toss to coat.
- Serve warm with your favorite sweet dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
22mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 churros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.