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Crispy churros with warm chocolate sauce from the air fryer

Air Fryer Churros

3.84 fra 6 stemmer
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 6 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

  •  
    1 cup water
  •  
    2 tbsp sugar
  •  
    2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  •  
    1 cup plain flour
  •  
    1 pcs egg
  •  
    1 tsp vanilla extract
  •  
    ¼ cup sugar
  •  
    1 tsp cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 180 ℃
  • In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water , 2 tbsp sugar , 2 tbsp butter and ¼ tsp salt to a boil over medium heat.
    Until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 cup plain flour all at once.
    Stir quickly and constantly until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • Add 1 pcs egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract , and stir well until the dough is smooth and even.
  • Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
  • Pipe churros of your desired length straight into the air fryer basket, making sure to keep them apart so they don't stick together.
  • Air-fry the churros for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
    Start the kitchen timer here
  • While the churros are still warm, mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl.
    Roll the air-fried churros in the mixture until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious air-fried churros with your favourite dipping sauce or a hot cup of chocolate.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.3gSaturated fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated fat: 0.1gTrans fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 2mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin B3: 0.01mgVitamin B5: 0.003mgVitamin B6: 0.002mgVitamin B12: 0.002µgVitamin C: 0.01mgVitamin D: 0.003µgVitamin E: 0.01mgVitamin K: 0.1µgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.02mgMagnesium: 1mgPhosphorus: 1mgSelenium: 0.1µgZinc: 0.01mgAlcohol: 0.1gNet carbohydrates: 1g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 6kcal
Cost: 3
Ret: Baking, Dessert
Køkken: Spanish
Diet:
Søgeord: Afternoon treat, Børnevenlig, Fast food, Snacks
Holdbarhed: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Genopvarmning: Reheat the churros in the air fryer at 180 °C for 2-3 minutes, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar straight away.
Frysning: Can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap well and thaw at room temperature.
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