Air Fryer Churro Bites (Naturally Vegan)
Deliciously crunchy Air Fryer Churro Bites, a naturally vegan treat that pairs perfectly with caramel sauce.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Featherweight Piping Bag
- Large Star Tip
- Scissors
- Cookie Baking Pan
- parchment paper
- small bowl
Ingredients
Churro Pastry
- 150 ml Water (½ cup + 2 tbsp)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon White Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
- 60 grams All Purpose Flour (½ cup)
Cinnamon Sugar
- 100 grams White Sugar (½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Prep
- Gather all of your ingredients and equipment before starting the process.
To Make the Churro Bites
- Add 150 ml water, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon canola oil to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir to dissolve.
- Remove from heat and stir in 60 grams of All Purpose Flour until fully incorporated, forming a smooth ball. Allow cooling for 10 minutes.
- Add a closed star piping tip to a piping bag, then place the churro dough into the bag and twist to secure. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Pipe 2 inch churro bites onto the parchment paper and trim with scissors.
Frying the Churro Bites
- Set your air fryer to 360F and preheat for 2 minutes.
- Add half of the churro bites to the tray and spray with cooking oil. Fry for 10 minutes, turning over at the 5 minute mark.
- Ensure they fry evenly and are golden and crispy on the outside.
To Make the Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix together 100 grams of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Once the first batch is ready, toss them in the cinnamon sugar and set aside.
Repeat
- Add remaining churro bites to the air fryer and repeat the frying process.
- Serve warm with caramel sauce.
Notes
This recipe makes approximately 18-20 churro bites. You can scale up as needed. Best enjoyed fresh from the fryer, they can be stored for 1-2 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 40kcal
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