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Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites

  • Author: christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 churro bites (4 servings) 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

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

  1. Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for even cooking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine Everything: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. 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.
  6. Air Fry: Cook the churro bites in batches for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
  7. 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.