Air Fryer Churros with Chocolate Sauce
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Cooking spray or melted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for sauce)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Ensure the butter is completely melted before moving to the next step.
- Turn the heat down to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula 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 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough may look like it is separating at first, but keep stirring until it becomes smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Line your air fryer basket with a piece of perforated parchment paper or lightly grease it. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough into the basket, leaving space between each one so they do not touch.
- Lightly spray the tops of the churros with cooking spray. Cook in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- While the churros are cooking, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. As soon as the churros come out of the air fryer, lightly brush them with a tiny bit of melted butter or spray them again, then toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
- Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the sauce is smooth and melted. Serve the warm churros immediately with the chocolate sauce for dipping.