Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites are a delightful guilt-free treat that brings the nostalgia of fairground favorites right to your kitchen. These bite-sized snacks boast a crispy exterior and fluffy inside, coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend. Perfect for family movie nights or as an unexpected snack for friends, they offer a delicious way to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising your health goals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings (50 bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup hot water
- Coconut oil spray for greasing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Gradually add hot water until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a floured surface.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining sugar with cinnamon. Spray churro balls lightly with coconut oil and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Arrange churro bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 bites (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Add chocolate chips to the dough for an extra indulgent twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days; reheat in the air fryer before serving.