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crispy air fryer churro bites with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce

Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe

Crispy, golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these air fryer churro bites come together in just 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. They’re the ultimate easy dessert for movie nights, parties, or whenever you need a quick sweet fix without deep frying.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Resting Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 24 churro bites
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Kitchen Scissors or Sharp Knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment Paper (perforated)
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Kitchen tongs (optional)
  • Cooling Rack (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or use puff pastry sheets
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter or cooking spray
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips for dipping sauce
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes and arrange dough in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
  • Toss warm bites in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  • Make dipping sauce by melting chocolate chips, cream, and butter together.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 40g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.8mg