{"id":47023,"date":"2022-02-09T14:40:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T20:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/?p=47023"},"modified":"2022-04-02T13:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T18:24:25","slug":"air-fryer-churros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/air-fryer-churros\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Churros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here’s one more reason to love your air fryer – air fryer churros! They are nearly as good as regular churros<\/a>, way healthier, and you don’t have the mess of fry oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I made fried and air fried churros in the same day so I could directly compare the two. The air fryer ones were a lighter color and perhaps slightly more dry (not surprising), but they were really tasty. If I didn’t have the other ones right there for comparison, I probably wouldn’t have known the difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s worth giving this recipe a try for a special treat that is really easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are no unusual ingredients in this recipe. In fact, you may already have them all in your pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get the distinctive churro shape, you\u2019ll need a pastry bag fitted with a star piping tip. I used a Wilton 1M [paid link]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you’ll also need an air fryer [paid link]<\/a>. It doesn’t matter what brand you use. The only thing to consider is that the larger the basket size, the more churros you’ll be able to make at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Churros are made with choux pastry. Choux (also called p\u00e2te \u00e0 choux) is the same base that is used for fancy desserts like eclairs and profiteroles, so once you\u2019ve mastered this recipe, you can move on to some other impressive treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prepare the choux, add water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remove from heat and immediately stir in flour. Heating the flour at this point causes the starch in it to gelatinize, which which will help the pastry hold onto steam and puff up when you later fry it. When you stir the flour in, the whole batter should come together to be a thick dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let it cool for 10 minutes before adding the eggs \u2013 you don\u2019t want to cook them. And, add a splash of vanilla along with the eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mix it all up with an electric mixer until it is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Load your choux pastry into a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe strips of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. You\u2019ll need to use a knife or a scissors to cut the dough at the end of each strip. Make sure the strips are a size that will fit in your air fryer basket. I found that 4″ long was a good length for mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Freeze the churros for about one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spray the air fryer basket with a thin layer of cooking spray. Remove the churros from the freezer and, working in batches, add some to the air fryer basket. Put the unused ones back into the freezer until you’re ready to use them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give the churros a light coating with the cooking spray. You can also brush on a tiny bit of vegetable oil instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air fry at 350 F for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the churros are done, place them in a paper bag filled with cinnamon and sugar and gently shake to coat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat hot, dipped in Mexican chocolate sauce<\/a>, dulce de leche<\/a>, or cajeta<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expert Tips and FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How long do churros last?<\/strong>

They are best right after you make them. However, I have been known to eat these up to one week after making them. I just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to warm them up first. They aren\u2019t as good as the fresh ones, but they\u2019re still quite enjoyable.<\/p> <\/div>

Can I make them other shapes?<\/strong>

Yes! I love making heart-shaped churros for Valentine\u2019s Day. You can definitely get creative with this recipe.<\/p> <\/div>

Can I prepare these in advance?<\/strong>

Put the frozen churros in an airtight container in the freezer. You can air fry them whenever you are ready to make them.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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