Description: Golden, bite-sized churros coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. These festive treats are perfect for any holiday celebration.
Recipe:
- Servings: 24 bites
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Olive oil spray
For Coating:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Make Dough: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the flour until a dough forms. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add Egg: Beat the egg into the dough until smooth.
- Shape Bites: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 1-inch pieces onto parchment paper.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Cook Churro Bites: Spray the bites lightly with olive oil and place in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Coat Bites: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss the warm churro bites in the mixture until coated.
- Make Chocolate Sauce: Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream together in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Serve: Arrange churro bites on a plate and serve with the chocolate dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Bite):
- Calories: 50
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 20mg
Notes:
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar coating for extra flavor.
- Serve with caramel or dulce de leche for a variety of dipping options.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm for maximum crispiness.
Let me know if you’d like more holiday dessert recipes or variations! 😊