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Air Fryer Churros

Treat the whole family to amazing air fryer churros from scratch! Simply mix the dough, pipe, chill, and air fry. Don’t forget to roll in the cinnamon sugar to finish!

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air fryer churros stacked on top of each other with dipping sauce

Ready to try a new dessert the whole family will go crazy for? Easy air fryer churros mean you get to experience warm cinnamon-sugar bliss right at home! 

The air fryer gives churros that perfect crispy texture on the outside while keeping the inside oh-so-soft. 

And all you have to do is mix the dough, pipe the churros, chill them in the freezer, then let the air fryer handle the rest. 

Oh, and don’t forget to roll them in cinnamon sugar, of course!

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Including chilling and preheating, this recipe only takes an hour from start to finish.

This is a good thing because once your family tries their first homemade air fryer churro, they’re going to want this dessert all the time!

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ingredients needed to make air fryer churros

Ingredients

  • Water
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • All-purpose flour
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Egg

How to Make Air Fryer Churros

A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.

STEP ONE: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine the water, butter, sugar and salt. Bring everything to a boil. 

adding butter and sugar to pot

STEP TWO: Once boiling, drop the heat to low and add in the flour. Use a spatula to stir until the flour and other ingredients form a ball that pulls away from the sides of the pot. 

adding flour to melted butter and sugar in a pot
churro dough in a pot

STEP THREE: Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl if you plan to use a hand mixer. Add in the cinnamon and vanilla extract. 

STEP FOUR: Place the mixer on medium speed and allow it to mix for 5 minutes. 

STEP FIVE: Add the egg and continue mixing until the dough is completely combined and slightly sticky. 

adding cinnamon and vanilla to churro dough
adding eggs to cinnamon churro dough

STEP SIX: Place ½ of the dough in a piping bag with a star 1M tip. On a silicone mat or parchment paper, pipe the churros 5 inches long. Use scissors to cut the end off. 

piping churros onto a silicone mat

STEP SEVEN: Fill the bag again and continue piping until you have used all the dough. 

STEP EIGHT: Place the churros in the freezer for 30 minutes. 

STEP NINE: Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. 

STEP TEN: Place the churros in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. 

adding chilled raw churros to air fryer basket

STEP ELEVEN: While they are cooking, combine the sugar and cinnamon on a plate or platter.

churros baked in air fryer basket
close up of baked cinnamon churros in air fryer basket

STEP TWELVE: As soon as they’re done cooking, remove and roll each air fryer churro in the cinnamon sugar. 

STEP THIRTEEN: Serve with Nutella, caramel, or by themselves. 

rolling churros in cinnamon sugar

What to Serve with Air Fried Churros

Air fryer churros are a delicious treat, especially when dipped in chocolate sauce or salted caramel dip. Hot cocoa dip, chocolate fruit dip, or marshmallow fruit dip are also great options for dipping your churros.

However, they can also be served as a dessert with a scoop of ice cream on top or even as a breakfast pastry.

baked air fried churros with chocolate dipping sauce

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How Long to Cook Churros in the Air Fryer

Churros only take about 10 minutes to cook to crispy, golden perfection in the air fryer!

close up of single sugary churro bites

Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Churros

  • Don’t freeze the dough for longer than an hour, or the churros will start to dry out and lose that wonderfully soft center.
  • If you make the dough ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator. Just be sure to let it come up to room temperature before trying to pipe the churros.
  • Play around with the lengths! 5-inch churros look really nice, but shorter ones make super crispy and tasty little bites.
  • Churros are best enjoyed warm. I recommend rolling them in the cinnamon sugar mixture and serving right away.
  • You can store leftover air fried churros in an airtight container. To reheat, place in the air fryer at 360 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
dipping air fryer churro into chocolate dip

Why are my Churros so Airy? 

The key to getting light, airy churros is to use a combination of water and butter in the dough.

This creates steam when cooked in the air fryer, resulting in fluffy and crispy churros.

How to Reheat Churros in the Air Fryer

To reheat your churros, simply place them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 360 degrees F.

This will help them regain their crispy texture and warm up again for delicious leftovers.

drizzling melted nutella over air fryer churros on a plate

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air fryer churros stacked on top of each other with dipping sauce

Air Fryer Churros

Samantha Erb
Air Fryer Churros are made with a simple dough recipe, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and then rolled in cinnamon sugar.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezer Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Air Fryer Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pot, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt at medium-high heat. Bring this to a boil. 
  • Drop heat to low and add in the flour. Use a spatula to stir flour and form a ball that pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  • Transfer dough into a stand mixer bowl or use a hand mixer. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  • Place the mixer on medium speed and allow it to mix for 5 minutes.
  • Add egg and continue mixing until it is completely combined. It will be slightly sticky. 
  • Place ½ of the dough in a piping bag with a star 1M tip. Place a silicone mat or parchment paper down. 
  • Pipe churros 5 inches long. Use scissors to cut the end off. 
  • Fill the bag again and continue piping until the dough has been used.
  • Place churros in the freezer for 30 minutes. 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F. Place the churros in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. 
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar mixture. 
  • Remove churros from the air fryer basket and quickly roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve with Nutella, caramel, or by themselves.

Notes

  • These are best eaten warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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