Servings
Font
Back
Churros Recipe
5 from 39 votes

Churros Recipe

Churros are deep-fried dough pastries with a crispy exterior and soft, tender interior, flavored here with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg in the dough. After frying at the correct oil temperature, the churros are rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, giving them a sweet, slightly spiced coating. Achieving the right dough consistency and oil temperature is key to the characteristic texture and flavor of these churros, making them a popular fried treat to enjoy fresh and warm.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 churros
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 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 cold, large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Cinnamon Sugar:
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together sugar and cinnamon, and set aside.
Make the Batter:
  1. Place water, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Next, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the flour with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Stir constantly until the mixture comes together and is shiny and smooth, with no lumps (a few tiny lumps are ok).
  3. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Using a hand electric mixer, whisk in vanilla extract and the egg into the flour mixture until fully combined and smooth. The mixture may start to separate, keep mixing until its combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with 1/2 inch star tip, WiltonM1 works great.
Fry the Churros:
  1. Heat about 1 1/2-2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep cast-iron skillet over medium-high. The oil should reach 360 degrees Fahrenheit, use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
  2. Carefully pipe the mixture into the preheated oil, pressing about 6-inch lengths of churros and cutting the end with clean kitchen scissors. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  3. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried churros to paper towels for about 2-3 minutes, after that toss them immediately into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  5. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  6. Serve warm with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a thermometer to keep oil at 360°F for churros to be crispy outside and tender inside.
  • Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and avoid soggy churros.
  • Let the dough rest before piping to improve handling and texture.
  • Use a cold egg straight from the fridge to help the dough come together properly.
  • Drain churros on paper towels before coating in cinnamon sugar to reduce greasiness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 103mg (4%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 191IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 churros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 191IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.