Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup of sugar (for coating)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. Heat on medium until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring often.
- Once boiling, stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until you have a smooth mixture.
- Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes. Then, pipe small bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the bites.
- Spray the churro bites lightly with cooking spray.
- Place the churro bites into the air fryer basket and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until they’re crispy and golden brown.
- While still warm, roll the churro bites in a bowl filled with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Notes
For an extra twist, try adding mini chocolate chips or experimenting with different spices like nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg