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Crispy Air Fryer Churros Recipe with Easy Homemade Chocolate Dip

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy churros made in the air fryer, paired with a smooth and velvety homemade chocolate dip. This mess-free treat delivers the classic churro crunch with less oil and fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Olive oil spray or cooking spray (for the air fryer basket)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (for chocolate dip)
  • 4 ounces (113 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa recommended), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter (for chocolate dip)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for chocolate dip)
  • Pinch of salt (for chocolate dip)

Instructions

  1. Make the churro dough: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, remove from heat immediately.
  2. Add the flour: Quickly stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Transfer the dough to a bowl. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until fully combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. If dough is too stiff, add a teaspoon of water.
  4. Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Pipe the churros: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the dough. Pipe 4-inch strips onto a parchment-lined tray or plate.
  7. Air fry the churros: Place churros in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  8. Coat with cinnamon sugar: Toss churros gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  9. Make the chocolate dip: Heat ½ cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until steaming. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for a minute. Stir until smooth, then add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until velvety and glossy.
  10. Serve immediately: Plate churros with chocolate dip and enjoy warm.

Notes

Let the dough cool before adding eggs to prevent scrambling. Use a star tip for classic ridges that hold cinnamon sugar better. Flip churros halfway through air frying for even crispness. Spray air fryer basket lightly to prevent sticking. Melt chocolate and cream slowly to avoid seizing. For dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream with coconut oil and coconut cream. Churros can be frozen after cooking and reheated in the air fryer.

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