Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Air Fryer Churros at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a tasty dessert or snack anytime!
Ingredients
- – 1 cup (240 ml) water
- – 1/3 cup (80 g) vegetable oil, cut into cubes
- – 2 Tbsp (30 ml) granulated sugar
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
- – 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- – 2 large eggs
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- – oil spray
- – 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- – 3/4 tsp (4 ml) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Position a silicone mat on a baking tray and lightly coat it with oil spray.
- In a medium pot, combine water, vegetable oil cubes, sugar, and salt. Heat until it starts to boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, then incorporate the flour into the pot, stirring continuously with a rubber spatula until a smooth dough forms.
- Take the pot off the heat and move the dough to a mixing bowl, allowing it to cool for 4 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, then blend with an electric mixer until the dough is well-combined and resembles sticky mashed potatoes. Shape it into a ball with your hands and place it in a large piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle.
- Pipe the churros onto the oiled mat in 4-inch segments, cutting the ends with scissors as needed.
- Chill the piped churros on the tray in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Gently move the churros using a cookie spatula into the Air Fryer basket, ensuring there’s a 1/2-inch gap between each. Lightly spray them with oil spray. You may need to cook them in several batches depending on your Air Fryer’s capacity.
- Cook in the Air Fryer at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until they achieve a golden brown color.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Promptly roll the cooked churros in the sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat them evenly. Do this in batches. Serve warm, alongside Nutella or a chocolate sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for the dough to mix properly and achieve the desired consistency.
- Space out the piped churros on the baking tray before chilling to ensure a crispier texture.
- Adjust cooking time in the Air Fryer based on churros’ size and thickness for a golden brown finish.