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Crispy churros with warm chocolate sauce from the air fryer

Air Fryer Churros

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Air-fried churros are a delicious and crispy version of the classic Spanish snack that's normally deep-fried in oil. By using an air fryer, you reduce the amount of fat while the churros still keep their signature crispiness and sweetness.
Servings 12 pcs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Piping bag with star tip
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Scissors

Ingredients

  •  
    240 ml water
  •  
    2 tbsp sugar
  •  
    30 g butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  •  
    130 g plain flour
  •  
    1 pcs egg
  •  
    1 tsp vanilla extract
  •  
    50 g sugar
  •  
    1 tsp cinnamon
  •  
    1 tbsp sunflower oil or cooking spray
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Instructions

  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 180 °C.
    Airfryer forvarmes til 180 grader i min airfryer
  • In a saucepan, bring 240 ml water , 2 tbsp sugar , 30 g butter and ¼ tsp salt to a boil over medium heat.
    Let it boil until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
    Vand, sukker, smør og salt koges i en gryde
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add 130 g plain flour all at once.
    Stir quickly and constantly until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
    Dejen røres samlet i gryden med hvedemel
  • Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes so the egg doesn't scramble. Add 1 pcs egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract , and stir well until the dough is smooth and even.
    Ét æg røres i dejen sammen med vanilje
  • Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
    Dejen fyldes i en sprøjtepose med stjernetyl
  • Cut a piece of baking paper to fit the bottom of the basket. Pipe churros about 10 cm long onto the paper, 2–3 cm apart, and lightly brush or spray them with oil. Lift the paper with the churros into the hot basket (never put empty paper in). If they don't all fit, air-fry them in 2 batches.
    Rå churros sprøjtes adskilt i min airfryer
  • Air-fry the churros at 180 °C for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Carefully turn them after about 5 minutes.
    Start the kitchen timer here
    Churros luftsteges ved 180 grader i min airfryer
  • While the churros are still warm, mix 50 g sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl.
    Roll the air-fried churros in the mixture until evenly coated.
    Varme churros vendes i sukker og kanel
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious air-fried churros with your favourite dipping sauce or a hot cup of chocolate.
    Churros serveres straks med dyppesauce

Notes

Air fryer churros are best served fresh and warm to keep them crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14.8gProtein: 1.7gFat: 3.6gSaturated fat: 1.5gSodium: 70mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6.3g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 100kcal
Cost: 3
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: Afternoon treat, Fast food, Kid-friendly, Snacks
Shelf life: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat the churros in the air fryer at 180 °C for 2-3 minutes, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar straight away.
Freezing: Can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap well and thaw at room temperature.
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