Description
Light, crispy, and coated in cinnamon-sugar, these Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter alternative
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter alternative, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and quickly add the flour. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the dough cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg to the dough. Mix well until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pipe small churro bites (about 1-inch long) onto the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each bite.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the churro bites are air frying, prepare the coating by mixing together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Once the churro bites are done, immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Tip: Lightly spray the churro bites with cooking spray before air frying for an extra crispy texture.
- Substitution: Use a sugar alternative like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-sugar option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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