Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites – Guilt-Free Sweet Treat!
If you’ve ever craved the warm, crispy, cinnamon-sugar magic of churros but wanted something lighter and healthier, these Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites are your dream come true! Made without deep frying, these mini churros turn out fluffy on the inside, golden and crisp on the outside—all with a fraction of the oil.
Perfect for a family movie night, party snack, or just a sweet treat to satisfy cravings, these churro bites are quick, fun, and absolutely delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Air fryer friendly – Crispy without all the deep-fried oil.
- Quick & easy – Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Healthier dessert – Less oil, but still full of flavor.
- Kid-friendly – Fun bite-sized treats everyone loves.
- Perfect for parties – Great finger food for sharing!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray)
For Coating:
- ¼ cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make dough – In a saucepan, bring water, butter, honey, and vanilla to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Add egg – Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then beat in the egg until smooth.
- Pipe churro bites – Transfer dough into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe small 1-inch pieces onto parchment paper.
- Air fry – Spray churro bites lightly with oil spray. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cinnamon sugar coat – Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss warm churro bites in the mixture until fully coated.
- Serve & enjoy – Best served warm with melted dark chocolate or caramel dip.
Tips & Variations
- Vegan version: Use coconut oil and flax egg.
- Extra crispy: Air fry an extra 2 minutes.
- Flavored sugar: Add nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the sugar mix.
- Serving idea: Pair with Greek yogurt dip for a lighter option.
Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites
These healthy air fryer churro bites are crispy, golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar—delicious without the deep frying!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring water, butter, honey, and vanilla to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in flour and salt until dough forms.
- Let dough cool slightly, then beat in the egg until smooth.
- Pipe small churro bites onto parchment paper using a star tip piping bag.
- Spray lightly with oil. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss warm churro bites in mixture until coated.
- Serve warm with chocolate or caramel dip.
Notes
Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes before serving.
