Description: Golden, crispy churros coated in cinnamon sugar, paired with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. These festive treats are perfect for holiday gatherings and indulgent moments.
Recipe:
- Servings: 4-6 people
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 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, sugar, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat the egg and vanilla into the dough until smooth and well incorporated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- Pipe Churros: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 4-inch strips of dough onto a piece of parchment paper.
- Cook Churros: Spray the churros lightly with olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Coat Churros: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll the warm churros in the mixture to coat evenly.
- Prepare Chocolate Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Serve: Arrange churros on a plate and serve with the chocolate dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Churro):
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
Notes:
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the chocolate sauce for a spicy twist.
- Use an air fryer-safe silicone mat to pipe churros directly into the basket if parchment isn’t available.
- Serve with caramel or dulce de leche for variation.
Let me know if you’d like more festive dessert recipes or variations! 😊