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Fresh churros dusted with cinnamon sugar, stacked in a parchment-lined basket. Chocolate dipping sauce in small bowl beside them, warm golden light, shallow depth of field emphasizing crisp ridges.

Air Fryer Churros

Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and sugar-dusted to perfection — these air fryer churros are a fair-style treat made easy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 churros
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Piping bag with star tip

Method
 

  1. Boil water and butter in saucepan.
  2. Add flour and stir until dough forms.
  3. Let cool, then mix in egg.
  4. Transfer dough to piping bag with star tip.
  5. Pipe 4–6 inch strips.
  6. Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 min.
  7. Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Serve with dipping sauce.

Notes

Let dough cool before adding egg. Don’t skip the piping tip. Serve fresh.
Estimated Calories: ~100 per churro