Description
Enjoy guilt-free, fluffy bites coated in sweet cinnamon sugar—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape Your Bites: Form small balls from the dough, about one inch in diameter, and place them on parchment paper or directly in the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry: Cook the churro bites in batches for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix sugar with cinnamon, then roll each warm churro bite generously in this mixture before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Allow dough to rest for a few minutes before shaping for optimal texture. - Experiment with different flours like almond or coconut flour for gluten-free options. - Serve warm for the best flavor experience.