Desserts
Churros (Spanish "Fried" Dough)
Makes about 12 churros, 6 servings
Churros (Spanish "Fried" Dough)
Makes about 12 churros, 6 servings
Airfrying lends an airy crunchiness to this traditionally fried treat. Serve these with Mexican Hot Chocolate for the ultimate sweet course.
Nutritional information per serving (about 2 churros): Calories 168 (55% from fat) carb. 17g pro. 2g fat 10g sat. fat 6g chol. 56mg sod. 35mg calc. 59mg fiber 1g
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, divided
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
- Pinch Kosher salt
- ½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
- Nonstick cooking spray
Preparation
- Place the AirFry Basket onto the Baking Pan. Coat the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Reserve.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, 3 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt. Heat until the butter has melted, the sugar has dissolved, and the mixture has come to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. When all the flour has been incorporated, the mixture should have a paste-like consistency. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and reserve.
- Put the ¼ cup of sugar and the cinnamon in a shallow bowl; whisk well and reserve.
- When the flour mixture has cooled, use a hand mixer to beat in the egg on low speed. The mixture may separate initially, but will come together again after 2 to 3 minutes of mixing. When smooth, transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open-star tip. Alternatively, you can fill a large plastic food storage bag and snip off a bottom corner.
- Pipe 4 to 5-inch long churros directly in the prepared basket. Use a knife to cut the dough from the tip. Be sure there is about 1 inch between the churros; they may be cooked in two batches if necessary.
- Dust the churros with powdered sugar (this will promote a golden brown and crisp exterior).
- Put the prepared basket into the oven. Select AirFry, set the temperature and time to 400°F for 8 minutes. Churros are done when golden brown all over.
- When out of the oven, carefully release the churros from the basket, brush all over with melted butter, and dredge in cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve immediately.
