Air-Fryer Churros

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 15 min.
Yield 1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Our air-fryer churro recipe is made for those wanting the sweet treat without all the oil or messy cleanup. Skip the frying!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, oil and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute or until the dough softens. Add egg and lemon zest; beat for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool. Insert a large star tip in a pastry bag; fill with dough. Pipe dough into 4-in. strips 1 in. apart onto a parchment-lined sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 375°. Place churros on a greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over churros. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 churro: 97 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Serve these cinnamon-sugar air-fryer churros fresh and hot with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. They're sure to become a family favorite! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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