Quick Homemade Air Fryer Churros
These air fryer churros are crispy, fluffy, and way easier than the classic deep-fried version. A lighter twist on a favorite dessert that still delivers all the churro magic.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Churros
For the Dough: Water, sugar, salt, butter, flour, and eggs create a soft, rich base.
For the Chocolate Sauce: A combination of sugar, water, chocolate, and cornstarch yields a smooth and silky dip.
Easy Churro Variations
- Filled Churros: Pipe in Nutella, dulce de leche, or custard.
- Spiced Sugar Mix: Add nutmeg or pumpkin spice to your cinnamon sugar.
How To Make The Best Air Fryer Churros
1. Mix water, sugar, salt, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Mix in flour until smooth, then remove from heat. Blend in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Pipe dough onto parchment using a piping bag with a large star tip.
4. Place churros in the air fryer without overlapping.
5. Fry at 370°F for 10-13 minutes until golden.
6. For the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat and stir until thickened. Serve warm with churros, and enjoy!
What To Serve With Your Air Fryer Churros
- Cinnamon Sugar: Classic sweet coating. Also, check out my Sopaipillas recipe with cinnamon sugar.
- Fruit Sauces: Raspberry, cherry, or strawberry.
- Frosting or Creams: Vanilla or whipped cream.
- Dessert Platter: Add caramel or ice cream.
How To Store Golden Brown Homemade Churros
Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat cooked churros in the air fryer at 370ºF for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
How To Store Your Chocolate Sauce
Simply pour it into a clean, odor-free container and store it in the refrigerator for 3–5 days. The same goes for caramel sauce and homemade dulce de leche.
Keesha’s Tips & Tricks
- Use a Large Piping Bag: Start with a large piping bag to avoid refilling halfway through. Reusable cloth piping bags work well for thick dough. Just be sure to clean and dry them properly after use.
- Give Them Space: Crowded churros steam instead of crisp, so leave room between them
- Coat While They’re Warm: As soon as they come out, I toss them in cinnamon sugar. It sticks best while they’re warm.
FAQs about Air Fryer Churros
More Delicious Recipes
Craving more? Try my Air Fryer Homer Simpson Donut, soft Italian Donuts, or fluffy Puff Puff, which are all easy, sweet, and fun to make.
Air Fryer Churros
Ingredients
Churros
- 1 Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- A pinch of Salt
- ¼ cup Butter
- 5 oz Flour
For the Chocolate Sauce
- ⅓ cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Chocolate
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the flour, stirring constantly until a smooth, thick paste-like mixture forms.
- Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix them thoroughly after each addition until they are fully incorporated.
- Transfer the churro dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star-tip nozzle.
- Pipe the churros onto parchment paper, shaping them into the desired length.
- Carefully place the churros into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook the churros in the air fryer at 370°F for 10-13 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- While the churros are cooking, prepare the chocolate sauce. In a separate saucepan, combine water, chocolate, cornstarch, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until it thickens into a smooth sauce.
- Once the churros are done, serve them warm with the chocolate sauce for dipping.
