Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites

Introduction

Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites deliver all the flavor and crunch of classic churros, minus the deep frying and excess oil. These bite-sized treats make it effortless to whip up an irresistible dessert, snack, or party platter that always gets rave reviews. Enjoy the cinnamon-sugar aromatics and distinctive crispy texture—without the fuss or mess!

Why Make Churro Bites in the Air Fryer?

Churro bites made in the air fryer are game-changers. They’re delightfully crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and require only a fraction of the oil traditional recipes need. With the air fryer’s rapid hot air circulation, you get that crave-worthy churro crunch in minutes, all while keeping your kitchen cool and cleanup straightforward.

Secrets to Perfect Churro Dough

Creating the perfect churro dough starts with simple pantry staples: flour, water, butter, and eggs. For the best texture, allow your dough to cool slightly after heating, then beat in the eggs one at a time for a mixture that’s smooth, glossy, and pipeable. Use a sturdy piping bag with a star tip for those classic ridges that make churros so satisfying.

To achieve consistent sizing and even cooking, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper or even a bench scraper can help quickly cut piped dough into uniform bites. A digital kitchen scale ensures you portion out just the right amount every time.

Air Frying Churro Bites to Crispy Perfection

Preheat your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt for optimal results. Lining your basket with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll helps prevent sticking and makes for easy cleanup—simply cut to size and lay flat. Spritz churro bites lightly with oil using a TrendPlain 16oz/470ml Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking to enhance their golden crispiness.

Cook in small batches for even results, turning once halfway, until each bite is deeply golden and airy-crisp.

Finishing Touches: Cinnamon Sugar and Dips

Fresh out of the air fryer, immediately toss churro bites in a fragrant mix of cinnamon and sugar to form a blissful coating. For an extra treat, blend simple chocolate or caramel dips in a Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, making for indulgent dunking.

Serve churro bites warm for the ultimate sensory experience—crispy, aromatic, and impossible to resist.

Serving Ideas and Storage Tips

Churro bites are best enjoyed fresh and hot, but leftovers can be quickly revived in the air fryer for a couple of minutes. Store any extras in an airtight container (consider a set like Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5) for up to 2 days.

Serve them with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or lightly whipped cream for an impressive finish at parties, potlucks, or family movie nights.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 30 churro bites, serving 6 people. Each serving contains roughly 130–150 calories, depending on ingredients and the amount of sugar used for coating and dipping.

Crispy Air Fryer Churro Bites: The Recap

Air fryer churro bites bring classic churro flavor and crunch to your kitchen—with less oil, no mess, and all the joy. These little bites are easy, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly customizable with dips and toppings.

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to low and add flour, stirring vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Using a sturdy mixing spoon or a Homaxy 100% Cotton Waffle Weave Kitchen Dish Cloths to hold the pot steady, beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Line your air fryer basket with a square of parchment paper for easy removal. Pipe 2-inch strips, snipping them with scissors or a vegetable chopper into bites (avoid overcrowding).
5. Lightly spritz or brush the churro bites with oil using your olive oil sprayer. Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway and cooking in batches if needed, until golden and crisp.
6. While warm, toss churro bites in a bowl with cinnamon and sugar until well coated. Serve immediately, with dips of your choice.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes (per batch)

Total Time: 25–35 minutes

Enjoy your crispy air fryer churro bites—quick, easy, and a guaranteed favorite every time!