Churros in the Air Fryer
Churros in the Air Fryer
Churros are a dessert made from fried dough that is popular in Spain and Mexico. They are normally deep-fried but these delights are lighter than traditional churros coming out of the air fryer fluffy and delicious. Make sure you have your favorite chocolate dip or dulce de leche on hand for dipping!
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in milk and add salt. Lower heat to medium and bring to a boil, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon. Quickly add flour all at once. Keep stirring until the dough comes together.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in eggs with the wooden spoon until choux pastry comes together. Spoon dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe dough into strips straight into the air fryer basket.
Air fry churros at 340°C or 175°F for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and pour onto a shallow plate.
Remove fried churros from air fryer and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture
Notes
Allow enough room for the air to circulate around churros so they cook evenly.
Serve with your favorite dip e.g. Chocolate dip
Serve with your favorite dip e.g. Chocolate dip
