Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
Introduction
Air Fryer Churro Bites are a quick and delicious treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these bites combine the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar with the convenience of biscuit dough.
Ingredients
- 1 can of biscuit dough
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Step 2: Cut the biscuit dough into small bite-sized pieces.
- Step 3: Place the dough pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch to ensure even cooking.
- Step 4: Air fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Step 5: Remove the bites from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the melted butter.
- Step 6: Then, toss the butter-coated bites in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
- Step 7: Serve warm and enjoy your crispy, sweet churro bites.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Use refrigerated biscuit dough for convenience or homemade dough for a fresher taste.
- Serve with a side of chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.
Storage
Store leftover churro bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving as it may make them soggy.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use frozen biscuit dough?
Yes, but make sure to thaw it completely before cutting and air frying to ensure even cooking.
How do I prevent the churro bites from sticking together?
Arrange the dough pieces in a single layer with space between them in the air fryer basket and gently shake halfway through cooking to keep them separate.
PrintAir Fryer Churro Bites Recipe
Delicious and easy Air Fryer Churro Bites made with simple biscuit dough, crispy golden on the outside and soft inside, coated generously in cinnamon sugar and butter for a perfect sweet snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 32 churro bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (about 8 biscuits)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined; set aside.
- Cut the biscuit dough: Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 4 equal pieces to form bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Air-fry the dough pieces: Place the biscuit dough pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd. Air fry at 375°F for 7-9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure the bites brown evenly and become crispy.
- Coat with butter: Once the dough bites are golden brown and cooked through, immediately toss them in melted butter, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Toss with cinnamon sugar: After coating with butter, toss the bites in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated in the sweet cinnamon mixture.
- Serve warm: Serve the churro bites warm for the best texture and flavor. Enjoy as a sweet snack or dessert.
Notes
- Using refrigerated biscuit dough saves time and simplifies the recipe.
- Make sure to cut the biscuits into uniform pieces to cook evenly.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the bites in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- For a richer flavor, you can sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar after tossing.
- Serve immediately for the best texture as the churro bites are crispiest fresh out of the air fryer.
Keywords: Air Fryer,Churro Bites,Cinnamon Sugar,Biscuit Dough,Quick Dessert,Snack
