Why You HAVE To Try This Air Fryer Churro Recipe
Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer.Easy. Mix up the batter, air fry, and sprinkle with a deliciously sweet topping.Vegetarian. No meat? Just as sweet!Versatile. Make these in traditional sticks, or get creative with your piping bag and turn them into a churro funnel cake!
Equipment You’ll Need To Make Them
Measuring CupsMeasuring SpoonsPiping BagPiping TipsKitchen ShearsSauce PanAir Fryer
Make Sure You Have These Ingredients On Hand
Using ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, here’s what you need to make these air fryer churros:
Unsalted ButterGranulated SugarSaltAll-Purpose FlourVanillaEggsCinnamonNonstick cooking spray or an oil sprayer with cooking oil of your choice
How To Make Air Fryer Churros
Making these churros in the air fryer is incredibly simple! Follow the instructions below for a super easy dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
How To Make Churro Batter
How To Pipe The Churros
How To Air Fry The Churro Batter
Once your churro batter has chilled completely, this is how you will air fry your churros:
Tips And Tricks
Let the batter cool. It will be extremely easy to want to cook these churros as soon as the batter is made, but the will be far too hard to maneuver if the batter doesn’t have time to chill.Use the fridge or freezer. If you’re not in a hurry, you can refrigerate the batter for 45 minutes to an hour for the perfect consistency. However, if you’re impatient (or just efficient) like me, you can also chill the churro batter in the freezer for about 15 minutes instead.Add more flavor. If you love your churros to be heavily seasoned with sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle a little bit of your cinnamon sugar blend on the piped churro batter before you air fry it.Turn it into a funnel cake. If you’re worried about your piping skills, don’t fret over making perfectly shaped churros. Using exaggerated figure-eight motions, create a funnel cake shape of churro batter on a piece of parchment paper. Just make sure it will fit into your air fryer basket.
Why Are My Churros Not Crispy?
As much as I wish it wasn’t the case, not all air fryers are created equal. If your air fryer churros are still doughy on the inside after the cooking time is finished or if the outside shell of your churros seems overcooked, you may need to make slight adjustments to your time or temperature. Let me walk you through it:
If Your Churros Are Doughy
If your churros are golden brown on the outside and still doughy on the inside, chances are they just need another minute or two in the air fryer. Leave the temperature the same and increase the time.
If The Outside Is Overcooked
If your air fryer churros seem to be overcooked and the inside is cooked through, the issue is likely the temperature of your air fryer. Decrease the temperature by 10F-15F and keep the cooking time the same.
How Long Do They Last?
Unfortunately, this churro recipe is not a make-ahead snack or dessert. While they still have an amazing cinnamon sugar flavor, the best part of making churros at home is the warm center with the crispy shell. The longer they are allowed to cool, the less crispy the exterior will become and the less decadent they taste.
What To Serve With These Easy Churros
These air fryer churros are amazingly delicious without any additional help, but sometimes you just have to take your dessert to the next level. Here are some amazing options for churro dipping:
Chocolate SauceNutellaRaspberry PreservesVanilla Ice CreamCaramel Sauce
More Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
Love this super easy churro recipe? Try out some of our other delicious air fryer desserts!
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip CookiesAir Fryer BrowniesGerman Apple PancakesMaple Pecan BarsAir Fryer Farina Cake
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