Air Fryer Churros
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For these Air Fryer Churros, all you need is puff pastry, butter, cinnamon, sugar, and an air fryer! Everyone will love these warm and crispy homemade churros.
Churros Cooked In The Air Fryer
Air fryer churros are like crispy, cinnamon-sugar hugs in every bite! Making them is a breeze. You start by slicing up some thawed puff pastry dough. Add this dough to the air fryer in long, thin strips. As the air fryer works its magic, those puff pastry strips transform into golden, crunchy churros.
Once they’re ready, toss them in a mix of cinnamon and sugar to get that classic sweet and spiced coating. The result? Irresistible churros with a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft, doughy center, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends.
Think of it like bringing a carnival treat right into your kitchen! Air fryer churros are a homemade delight with that authentic churro flavor and texture. Try dipping them in chocolate sauce, caramel, or your favorite spread for an extra burst of flavor. Whether you’re craving a sweet snack or planning a fun dessert, these air fryer churros are a quick and delicious way to bring that delightful fairground treat home!
Love fun desserts made in the air fryer? May we suggest Cake Mix Muffins In The Air Fryer, Air Fryer Fried Oreos With Crescent Rolls, or Air Fryer Chocolate Muffins Made With Boxed Brownie Mix?
How To Make Air Fryer Churros
Lay out frozen, folded puff pastry sheet on the countertop to thaw out for 30 minutes.
Unfold thawed puff pastry sheet on a cutting board or other preparation surface. Using a knife, cut along the fold lines. Then cut each of the three large strips into 1″ wide strips.
Add the puff pastry to the air fryer basket. Heat at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pull out basket and use tongs to separate and flip the puff pastry pieces so they cook more evenly. Replace the basket and continue cooking.
Once cooking time is up, open the air fryer and check that all the churros are ready. If so, it’s time to make the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Add 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon to a gallon baggie. Close up the baggie and shake to mix up the cinnamon and sugar.
Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip each churro in butter on both sides and add to a bag with cinnamon and sugar. Close the bag up once again and shake to coat all the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Open bag and lay out the finished churros on a serving plate.
Cooking Tips
- Allow the puff pastry to thaw out for 30 minutes before slicing it up
- After the churros bake, check to be sure that they are all golden brown and cooked through. If necessary, heat them in the air fryer for another couple of minutes.
- Leave the excess cinnamon sugar in the bag when dropping the seasoned churros onto a serving plate
What To Serve With Air Fryer Churros
We love to serve these churros with delicious dips! Try this Cranberry Orange Sauce With No Added Sugar (Easy Healthy 2-Ingredient Recipe!), this Pomegranate Reduction Sauce Recipe, or this Homemade Blueberry Syrup Recipe (For Pancakes Or Ice Cream) for an epic dessert.
Plus these churros are perfection with a warm, cozy beverage like Mexican Atole Hot Drink Recipe, Best Ever Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe, or Tea With Lemon And Honey.
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Air Fryer Churros
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Ingredients
- 9 oz puff pastry 1 sheet
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp butter melted
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Instructions
- Lay out frozen, folded puff pastry sheet on the countertop to thaw out for 30 minutes.
- Unfold thawed puff pastry sheet on a cutting board or other preparation surface. Using a knife, cut along the fold lines. Then cut each of the three large strips into 1" wide strips.
- Add the puff pastry to the air fryer basket. Heat at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pull out basket and use tongs to separate and flip the puff pastry pieces so they cook more evenly. Replace the basket and continue cooking.
- Once cooking time is up, open the air fryer and check that all the churros are ready. If so, it's time to make the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Add 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon to a gallon baggie. Close up the baggie and shake to mix up the cinnamon and sugar.
- Melt butter in a microwave. Dip each churro in butter on both sides, then add the churro to the bag with cinnamon and sugar. Close the bag up once again and shake to coat all the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Open bag and lay out the finished churros on a serving plate.
Notes
- Allow the puff pastry to thaw out for 30 minutes before slicing it up
- After the churros bake, check to be sure that they are all golden brown and cooked through. If necessary, heat them in the air fryer for another couple of minutes.
- Leave the excess cinnamon sugar in the bag when dropping the seasoned churros onto a serving plate
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Stuffed Mushrooms Cooked In Air Fryer
Air Fryer Frozen Seapak Clam Strips
They’re so simple to make and taste just like the real thing. Super easy recipe and the churros came out delicious