Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
Introduction
Seeking a sweet, fun, and positively crowd-pleasing treat? These Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites deliver that classic cinnamon-sugar flavor with a pillowy-soft texture—minus the fuss (and mess!) of deep frying. Perfect for parties, family snacks, or your next special dessert craving, this recipe brings the street-fair favorite straight to your kitchen in minutes.
Why Make Churro Bites in the Air Fryer?
By utilizing the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey, churro bites become airy and light with irresistibly crisp exteriors while skipping all the excess oil. The result is a bite-sized, fluffy treat that still boasts the warmth and richness of traditional churros, but in a much healthier and faster format. The quick prep, easy cleanup, and consistent results are sure to make these a hit for novice and experienced cooks alike.
The Secrets to Ultra-Fluffy Churro Bites
The perfect churro bite starts with a classic pâte à choux dough—think cream puff base—that puffs up beautifully in the air fryer. Mastering the dough is easy: simply bring butter, water, sugar, and salt to a boil; add flour; then beat in eggs for a glossy, pipeable batter. An Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll will prevent sticking and help the bites retain their shape.
Once shaped, a light mist of oil using the TrendPlain 16oz/470ml Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking, Black guarantees that signature golden crust—crispy outside, tender inside.
How to Easily Pipe and Portion Perfect Bites
Evenly-sized churro bites bake up best. Use a piping bag (or a sturdy plastic zip-top) fitted with a large star tip, and simply pipe 1-inch lengths onto the lined tray. For effortless and quick dough prep, try mixing in a blender like the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black. It ensures a smooth, lump-free dough in moments.
Once piped, simply air fry in batches, tossing the cooked bites in cinnamon-sugar as soon as they’re hot for max flavor adhesion.
Dipping and Serving Your Churro Bites
Warm churro bites are irresistible on their own, but a chocolate sauce or dulce de leche upgrade will make them even more decadent. Serve in a bowl or on a platter lined with a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable 10 Pack, White for easy entertaining and cleanup. Pair with coffee or hot chocolate for a true fiesta at home.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This batch yields around 35-40 fluffy churro bites, perfect for a group (or a churro-loving family!). Each serving—roughly 5 to 6 pieces—contains about 110 calories. With a fraction of the fat of deep-fried churros, you can indulge a little more often!
Fluffy Air Fryer Churro Bites: The Recap
With crisp edges, tender insides, and that essential cinnamon-sugar sparkle, these bites are bound to be devoured fast. Quick, simple, and lighter than their fried cousins, these air fryer churro bites are sure to become your go-to for celebrations, snacks, or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line the air fryer basket or tray with a square sheet from the Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for stick-free baking and easy cleanup.
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then add flour all at once and stir vigorously until a dough forms. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl (or for easy blending, the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black). Beat until slightly cooled, then add eggs one at a time, mixing fully and finishing with vanilla. The dough should be thick, glossy, and pipeable.
- Spoon dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-inch pieces onto your parchment-lined tray. (Tip: Use scissors or a KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears with Protective Sheath, Black to snip dough cleanly.)
- Lightly spray the churro bites with the TrendPlain 16oz/470ml Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking, Black for perfect browning.
- Place tray in the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey at 375°F. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
- Immediately toss hot churro bites in a bowl with cinnamon and sugar to coat generously.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch
Total Time: 25 minutes (plus piping/batching as needed)