Description
Crispy, golden churros coated in cinnamon sugar, made easily in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe 4-inch strips onto parchment paper, then transfer to air fryer basket.
- Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix ½ cup sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Toss warm churros in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Work quickly when piping dough to prevent drying.
- For extra crispiness, spray churros lightly with oil halfway through cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Spanish