Best 2 Air Fryer Churros Recipes

**Crispy and golden churros, a Spanish delicacy, made quickly and easily in the air fryer.**

Churros are a traditional Spanish pastry that is typically fried in oil. They are made from a choux pastry dough, which is a type of pastry that is made with flour, water, butter, and eggs. The dough is piped into a long, thin shape and then fried until it is golden brown and crispy. Churros are often served with a dipping sauce, such as chocolate or caramel, and can be enjoyed as a breakfast pastry or as a snack.

This article provides two delicious recipes for air fryer churros. The first recipe is a traditional churro recipe that uses a choux pastry dough. The second recipe is a vegan churro recipe that uses a plant-based milk and butter. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in delicious, crispy churros that are perfect for any occasion.

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AIR FRYER CHURROS

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Air Fryer Churros fried to golden perfection make a delicious dessert for your next Mexican-themed party!

Provided by Julia Foerster

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
oil spray
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

Put a silicone baking mat on a baking sheet and spray with oil spray.
In a medium saucepan add water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add flour to the saucepan. Stirring constantly with a rubber spatula cook until the dough comes together and is smooth.
Remove from heat and transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Let cool for 4 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until dough comes together. The mixture will look like gluey mashed potatoes. Use your hands to press lumps together into a ball and transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped tip.
Pipe churros onto the greased baking mat, into 4-inch lengths and cut end with scissors.
Refrigerate piped churros on the baking sheet for 1 hour.
Carefully transfer churros with a cookie spatula to the Air Fryer basket, leaving about 1/2-inch space between churros. Spray churros with oil spray. Depending on the size of your Air Fryer you have to fry them in batches.
Air fry at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
In a shallow bowl combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Immediately transfer baked churros to the bowl with the sugar mixture and toss to coat. Working in batches. Serve warm with Nutella or chocolate dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE AIR-FRYER CHURROS

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Serve these cinnamon-sugar air-fryer churros fresh and hot with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. They're sure to become a family favorite! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, oil and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. , Beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute or until the dough softens. Add egg and lemon zest; beat for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool. Insert a large star tip in a pastry bag; fill with dough. Pipe dough into 4-in. strips 1-in. apart onto parchment. Chill for 1 hour. , Preheat air fryer to 375°. Transfer piped churros to air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over churros. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

Use the right churro dough: The dough should be thick and sticky, but not too dry or crumbly. If the dough is too dry, it will not form the characteristic churro shape, and if it is too wet, it will be difficult to handle and will not cook evenly.
Use a piping bag or churrera to shape the churros: This will help you to create even and consistent churros. If you do not have a piping bag or churrera, you can use a spoon to drop the dough into the hot oil, but this will result in less uniform churros.
Fry the churros in hot oil: The oil should be between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is not hot enough, the churros will not cook evenly and will be soggy. If the oil is too hot, the churros will brown too quickly and will not be cooked through.
Do not overcrowd the pan: When frying the churros, do not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the churros from cooking evenly and will also cause the oil temperature to drop.
Drain the churros on paper towels: After frying, drain the churros on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the churros while they are still warm: Churros are best served warm, so enjoy them as soon as possible after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Air fryer churros are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche. If you are looking for a fun and easy way to make churros, then be sure to give this recipe a try.