Churro Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 8 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided, divided
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 egg
• 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar

Air Fryer Directions

Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.

1. Reduce heat to low.
2. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
4. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe desired length of dough onto parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until sheet is full.
5. Place baking sheet in fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
6. Arrange a single layer of churros in air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 380F.
7. Mix sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.

Regular Directions

Combine water, butter, salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon in 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring pot to rolling boil.

1. Reduce heat to low.
2. Add flour and stir vigorously until mix forms a ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-7 min.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, and stir until combined. Set aside.
4. Using caution, heat oil in medium skillet or 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat or until temperature reaches 350F.
5. Spoon dough into piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 1-inch strip of dough over saucepan, cut with knife, and drop into hot oil. Repeat until churro bites fill saucepan with room to fry.
6. Fry churro bites until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon or mesh spider strainer.
7. Drain churro bites on paper towel.
8. Mix sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon in medium bowl. Toss in churro bites until coated. Place on serving plate and serve with favorite dipping sauce.