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Air Fryer churros are the perfect healthier way to enjoy our favorite treat. These are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside making them a delicious treat to satisfy your sugar craving. 

Air Fryer Churros

Churros are one of my favorite things to enjoy, but once they are deep fried they are loaded with oil and fat. These air fryer churros are the perfect alternative. They are made with less oil making them the perfect alternative to your favorite treat which makes it possible to indulge in this guilt free option. Enjoy them alone or with a scoop of ice cream or dipped in your favorite sauces. 

If you love churros, be sure to taste our easy to make Instant Pot Churro bites as well. 

Ingredients

½ cup water

½ cup milk

½ cup butter, softened

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup all purpose flour

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the coating:

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon 

How to Make Air Fryer Churros

• Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
• Cut up the butter into tablespoons.
• Add the butter to a medium sized saucepan with the water, milk, and sugar.

• Cook the mixture over medium heat and stir frequently until it reaches a boil.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the flour, making sure to fully incorporate.
• Put the saucepan back over the heat and stir for about 2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together into a smooth ball.

• Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl.
• Use an electric mixer to beat the dough for a few minutes, releasing some of the heat.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.

• Slowly add the egg mixture to the dough, using the electric mixer to beat the dough after each addition, making sure to scrape the bowl and fully blend everything together.
• In a pastry bag fitted with an open star decorating tip (#1M,) add the dough, being sure not to overfill. 
• Pipe the dough onto the air fryer racks into 3 inch strips, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough. 

• Cook the churros in the preheated air fryer for about 8 minutes or until golden brown. 

• For the coating: Combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a medium sized bowl.
• When churros are done, add them to the cinnamon and sugar mixture and toss to coat completely.

• Churros are ready to serve warm or after cooled.

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• It is important to not overfill your pastry bag. You will want to keep it about half full to ensure it does not leak out the top. 
• Be sure to not over crowd your air fryer. You want to make sure there is plenty of room for the air to circulate within the Air Fryer. 
• Be sure you toss the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture right away to help it stick to your churros. 
• If you don’t have a pastry bag on hand, you can use a plastic bag, just snip the corner of it with scissors. 
• Feel free to double the recipe if you are serving a crowd. 

How to Serve Air Fryer Churros

Eat these topped with cinnamon sugar, hot. You can also add them to a scoop of ice cream or dipped in chocolate sauce. No matter how you enjoy them, they will taste great. 

• Instant Pot Churro Bites
• Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups
• Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
• Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole
• Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars

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Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer churros are the perfect healthy way to enjoy our favorite treat. These are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside making them a delicious treat to satisfy your sugar craving. 

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Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the coating:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees.
2. Cut up the butter into tablespoons.
3. Add the butter to a medium sized saucepan with the water, milk, and sugar.
4. Cook the mixture over medium heat and stir frequently until it reaches a boil.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the flour, making sure to fully incorporate.
6. Put the saucepan back over the heat and stir for about 2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together into a smooth ball.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the dough into a large mixing bowl.
8. Use an electric mixture to beat the dough for a few minutes, releasing some of the heat.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.
10. Slowly add the egg mixture to the dough, using the electric mixer to beat the dough after each addition, making sure to scrape the bowl and fully blend everything together.
11. In a pastry bag fitted with an open star decorating tip (#1M,) add the dough, being sure not to overfill. 
12. Pipe the dough onto the air fryer racks into 3 inch strips, using kitchen scissors to cut the dough. 
13. Cook the churros in the preheated air fryer for about 8 minutes or until golden brown. 
14. For the coating: Combine the sugar and cinnamon together in a medium sized bowl.
15. When churros are done, add them to the cinnamon and sugar mixture and toss to coat completely.
16. Churros are ready to serve warm or after cooled .

Notes

Yield: 40 3-inch churros

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

40

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 60Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

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