Air Fryer Churros with Chocolate Sauce
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, two tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, ensuring the butter is completely melted.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball of dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Continue to cook and stir for about 1 minute to “cook out” the raw flour taste.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture vigorously until the egg is fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth and glossy again.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Line your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper (perforated if possible). Pipe 3-inch lengths of dough into the basket, snip the ends with scissors, and leave space between each one to allow for air circulation.
- Lightly spray the churros with a bit of cooking oil spray. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are deeply golden brown and firm to the touch. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- While the churros are cooking, mix the 1/2 cup of sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Immediately after removing the churros from the air fryer, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the sauce is completely smooth and melted. Serve warm alongside the churros.