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Churro Bites - Air Fryer OR Oven! Recipe

Churro Bites – Air Fryer OR Oven! Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Churro Bites are a delightful treat that can be made in the air fryer or oven. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar, they are perfect for snacking or dessert.


Ingredients

Puff Pastry:

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Dipping Sauce:

  • caramel and/or chocolate dipping sauce (optional)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Let the puff pastry soften at room temperature, then cut into 144 squares.
  2. Make Cinnamon Sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  3. Air Fryer Method: Cook puff pastry squares in batches in the air fryer until golden brown.
  4. Oven Method: Bake puff pastry squares until golden brown.
  5. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Toss cooked pastry squares in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Serve: Enjoy with warm caramel or chocolate sauce if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Ensure the puff pastry squares are not overlapping during cooking for even browning.
  • These churro bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Fryer, Oven
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg