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Easy Churro Bites Recipe: Crispy, Cinnamon-Sugar Perfection

These homemade churro bites deliver golden, crispy outsides with tender, airy centers, coated in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend. Made without yeast and ready in under 30 minutes, they're perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish-Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CHURRO BATTER:
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • FOR COATING:
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag with star tip (or zip-top bag)
  • Deep pot or Dutch oven
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towels

Method
 

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  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat and add sifted flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth ball forms and pulls away from the pan sides—about 1 minute. Let cool 2–3 minutes.
  3. Transfer dough to a bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth, glossy, and thick—about 2–3 minutes total. The batter should resemble thick cake batter.
  4. Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Fill a piping bag with star tip and pipe 1-inch rounds into hot oil. Fry 6–8 at a time for 2–3 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. While still warm, roll churro bites in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly. Serve immediately for best texture.
  7. For air fryer option: Pipe dough onto parchment-lined tray, spray lightly with oil, and air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping once. Toss in cinnamon sugar while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 | Carbohydrates: 25 | Protein: 3 | Fat: 8 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 12

Notes

STORAGE: Store in airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat in 350°F oven for 4–5 minutes to restore crispness. Not recommended for microwave.
MAKE AHEAD: Batter can be made 1 hour ahead; keep covered at room temperature. Fry and coat just before serving.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Use applesauce for butter (reduce to 3 tbsp), aquafaba for eggs, or gluten-free flour blend. For oil-free, air fry with light oil spray.
PRO TIPS: Maintain oil temp at 350°F; cool dough before adding eggs; coat churro bites immediately while hot.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or vanilla ice cream. Perfect with coffee or hot chocolate.
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