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Hand holding a cinnamon sugar air fryer churro bites dipped into a rich chocolate sauce

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Dough Bites

Golden, fluffy dough bites coated in warm cinnamon sugar that disappear the moment they hit the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 1.1 cups water room temperature for smoother dough
  • 0.45 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces for quick melting
  • 1.1 teaspoons salt fine salt for even seasoning
  • 2.5 tablespoons granulated sugar adds subtle sweetness to dough
  • 1.1 teaspoons vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 large egg room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1.1 cups granulated sugar for coating and crunch
  • 1.25 tablespoons ground cinnamon freshly ground for stronger flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer Basket-style preferred for even browning

Method
 

  1. Combine the water, butter, salt, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Lower the heat and slowly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
  3. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it rest for several minutes until slightly cooled.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla, then beat until the mixture becomes glossy and fully blended.
  5. Move the dough into a piping bag, preheat the air fryer to 375°F, and lightly grease the basket.
  6. Pipe or spoon small dough portions into the basket, spacing them apart, then brush lightly with butter.
  7. Air fry in batches until puffed and golden, adjusting time as needed for your appliance.
  8. Stir together the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl while the bites finish cooking.
  9. Roll the warm bites in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated, brushing lightly with butter if needed.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bites are meant to be light and tender, closer to pastry puffs than classic churros. Best enjoyed fresh and warm for maximum cinnamon sugar magic.

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