Churros in air fryers are a recent innovation that adapts the Spanish churreria to air fryers without frying oil. They do not exactly replicate the texture of the traditional churrera but they bring the flavor closer to urban homes. They became popular on social networks as a viral recipe.
Mediterranean
Air fryer churros
Air fryer churros from Spain: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear times.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- Low fat
- medium
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 245 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 11 g
- Sodium 180 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Air fryer churros is a preparation from Spain with medium difficulty. Reserve about 32 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 250 ml of water.
- Have ready: 50 g of butter.
- Have ready: 150 g of flour.
- Have ready: 2 eggs.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Boil water with butter and salt; add flour all at once, stirring...
Boil water with butter and salt; Add flour all at once, stirring until smooth dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Cool slightly and add eggs one by one.
Cool slightly and add eggs one by one.
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Put dough in a bag with a star nozzle; form portions on paper
Put dough in a bag with a star nozzle; form portions on paper. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Drizzle oil and cook at 180 C for 6 minutes
Drizzle oil and cook at 180 C for 6 minutes, flip, 6 more minutes.
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Mix sugar and cinnamon; coat hot churros
Mix sugar and cinnamon; coat hot churros.
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Serve with thick chocolate for dipping
Serve with thick chocolate for dipping.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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