Description
If you’re a fan of churros but want a quicker, healthier, and mess-free way to enjoy them, this Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites recipe is perfect for you! These bite-sized treats are crispy, golden brown, and coated in a delightful cinnamon-sugar mix—just like traditional churros but made effortlessly in an air fryer.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, a fun snack, or an easy party treat, this recipe will become a favorite in your home. Plus, it’s kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, and requires minimal ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough (Pillsbury or similar)
- 1/4 cup butter that is not salted melting
- 1/2 cup of sugar in granulated form
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- optional: Chocolate sauce, caramel or whipped cream to use to dip
Substitutions & Variations:
- Change biscuit dough into crescent roll dough or puff pastry for a more flakier texture.
- Make use of coconut sugar instead of white sugar to create an alternative that is natural.
- Add the Nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture for a deeper flavor.
Instructions
Step1: Preheat Your Air Fryer
Set the temperature of your air fryer at 350 degree F (175degC). Allow it to heat for approximately three seconds to ensure that the food is cooked evenly.
Step2: Cut & Shape the Dough
- Then, open and close the biscuit dough container and cut each biscuit into two pieces.
- Slice each cookie into equally sized pieces.
- Make each piece into one tiny ball for bite-sized Churro bites.
Step3: Air Fry Until Golden & Crispy
- Lightly coat the basket of your air fryer to avoid sticking.
- Then, place all the doughballs in one layer and make sure they do not get in touch.
- Aerate fry the food for about 5-7 minutes and then shake the basket at least halfway through.
- The bites are ready when they change to into a golden-brown and puffy.
Step 4: Coat with Cinnamon Sugar and Butter
- When the churro bites remain hot, brush them with melt butter.
- In a bowl make a mixture of cinnamon and sugar..
- Dip each bite of buttered bread into the cinnamon-sugar mix until completely coated.
Step5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve warm and accompanied by caramel, chocolate sauce or whip cream to dip.
- Enjoy the tasty crunch and the soft, fluffy inside!
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Equipment
2Pcs Heart Shape Cake Pans, Aluminum Heart Cake Mold, Reusable 10 inch
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Do not overcrowd the basket Cook in small batches to ensure even crispness.
The basket should be shaken half way through – Make sure each side cooks equally.
Utilize a pastry brush to apply butter helps evenly coat every bite.
Serve right away Churrro bites are freshly brewed and hot!