Air Fryer Churros Recipe — cooking, recipes, bon apetit

Golden air fryer churros dusted with cinnamon sugar on a rustic wooden board beside a bowl of chocolate dipping sauce and a bowl of extra cinnamon-sugar

These air fryer churros are crisp outside, pillowy inside, and dusted with perfect cinnamon sugar. This approachable twist on a classic uses a choux-style dough that can be piped, frozen, and air fried for a safer, cleaner process. Whether for a weekend treat or a sweet snack, this recipe makes churros simple and satisfying. cooking, recipes, bon apetit

Why air fryer churros work

Using choux pastry keeps the interior airy while the air fryer gives a golden exterior without a pot of hot oil. Freezing the piped pieces prevents spreading so the ridged star shape stays intact. The method is forgiving and great for batch cooking and quick reheats.

Ingredients

  • 90 g (3/4 cup) all purpose flour
  • 56 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
  • 160 ml (2/3 cup) water
  • 2 scant teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Cinnamon sugar: 1/2 cup sugar + 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Neutral oil in a spray bottle for coating before tossing in sugar

Step by step

  1. Bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium pot. Remove from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir until a smooth ball forms, then cook over medium low for 1 to 2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. Transfer the hot dough to a mixer and cool on medium for about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time until the dough is glossy and slightly slack. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Fit a piping bag with a large closed star tip and pipe 4 inch lengths onto parchment. Freeze the piped churros for 30 minutes or keep frozen for up to two weeks.
  4. Place frozen churros in the air fryer basket spaced about 1 inch apart. For basket style, air fry 8 minutes at 375 F, flip, then 8 minutes at 325 F until golden and dry in the center.
  5. For combo oven air fryers use parchment, start at 400 F, then reduce to 350 F with similar timing.

Finishing touches

Lightly spray the hot churros with neutral oil, toss in cinnamon sugar, and serve immediately. They pair beautifully with dulce de leche, warm ganache, or a simple chocolate sauce. Soft and airy inside, crunchy on the outside, this version delivers the familiar flavors with minimal fuss. cooking, recipes, bon apetit

Tips and tricks

  • Prevent spreading by freezing piped pieces before cooking.
  • Check doneness by ensuring centers are dry and not doughy.
  • Make ahead by storing frozen churros up to two weeks for quick air fryer snacks.

Give this method a try the next time a churro craving hits. The technique pairs playful texture with approachable prep and keeps the kitchen free from splattering oil. cooking, recipes, bon apetit

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