# Air Fryer Churros > Boil 240 ml water with 85 g butter, sugar and salt, stir in 130 g flour until it forms a ball, then beat in 2 eggs and vanilla. Pipe 10 cm lengths through a large star tip, freeze for 20 minutes, spray with oil and air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 10-12 minutes. Roll in cinnamon sugar and serve with a warm chocolate dip. Source: https://savourrecipes.com/recipe/air-fryer-churros Author: Hannah Whitfield | Published: Oct 20, 2026 Categories: Air Fryer Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Mexican Recipes Collections: Super Bowl Recipes Tags: Vegetarian, Kid Friendly Churros usually mean a pot of hot oil, but a stiff choux-style dough holds its shape well enough to cook in the air fryer. A short spell in the freezer keeps the ridges sharp, and a brush of melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar stick. The chocolate dip is just hot cream poured over chopped chocolate. ## Key facts - Prep time: 25 mins - Cook time: 35 mins - Freeze: 20 mins - Total time: 1 hr 20 mins - Yield: About 24 churros - Difficulty: Medium - Cuisine: Mexican - Method: Air frying - Calories: 350 per serving ## Ingredients ### Churro dough - 240 ml water, 1 cup - 85 g unsalted butter, 6 tbsp - 1 tbsp granulated sugar - 1/4 tsp salt - 130 g all-purpose (plain) flour, 1 cup - 2 large eggs, room temperature - 1 tsp vanilla extract - cooking spray or neutral oil, for the churros ### Cinnamon sugar - 100 g granulated sugar, 1/2 cup - 2 tsp ground cinnamon - 30 g unsalted butter, 2 tbsp, melted ### Chocolate dip - 115 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped - 120 ml whipping cream (35%), 1/2 cup - 1 pinch ground cinnamon ## Equipment - Air fryer - Medium saucepan - Wooden spoon - Mixing bowl - Piping bag with a large open star tip - Baking tray - Parchment paper - Pastry brush - Heatproof bowl ## Instructions 1. **Cook the dough.** Bring the water, butter, 1 tbsp sugar and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Take the pan off the heat, add the flour all at once and stir hard with a wooden spoon until it forms a smooth ball. Return to low heat and stir for 1 minute to dry the dough slightly. 2. **Beat in the eggs.** Tip the dough into a bowl and cool for 5 minutes so the eggs don't scramble. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, until the dough is thick, smooth and glossy. It should hold a soft peak and keep its shape when piped. 3. **Pipe and freeze.** Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip, about 1-1.5 cm wide. Pipe 10 cm (4 inch) lengths onto a parchment-lined tray, snipping the dough off with scissors. Freeze for 20 minutes, until firm enough to pick up. 4. **Air fry.** Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Lift the frozen churros into the basket on a piece of parchment cut to fit, with space between them, and spray or brush them lightly with oil. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, until deep golden and crisp. Work in batches, keeping the rest in the freezer. 5. **Coat in cinnamon sugar.** Mix the 100 g sugar and the cinnamon on a plate. Brush each hot churro with melted butter and roll it in the cinnamon sugar until coated. 6. **Make the chocolate dip.** Heat the cream until steaming, in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or in a small pan. Pour it over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl, leave for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and add the pinch of cinnamon. Serve warm with the churros. ## Tips - Use a star tip, not a plain one. The ridges help the churros cook through evenly, and smooth churros are more likely to split open. - Do not skip the freezer. Firm dough keeps its ridges and holds its shape instead of sagging through the basket. - Only put parchment in the basket once the churros are sitting on it. Loose paper can blow up into the heating element. - Roll the churros in cinnamon sugar while they are hot so the butter and sugar stick. ## Variations - Churro bites: pipe 3-4 cm (1 1/2 inch) pieces and air fry them for 7-9 minutes. - Spiced chocolate: stir a pinch of cayenne or chili powder into the chocolate dip with the cinnamon. - Dulce de leche dip: serve the churros with warmed dulce de leche instead of the chocolate. ## Storage - Fridge: Churros are best within an hour or two of cooking. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container for up to 2 days, and the chocolate dip for up to 5 days. - Freezer: Freeze piped, uncooked churros on the tray, then pack them into a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Air fry from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes. - Reheat: Re-crisp cooked churros in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 2-3 minutes and roll them in more cinnamon sugar if needed. Warm the dip in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring each time. ## Nutrition per serving (estimate) | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat | |---|---|---|---| | 350 | 4.5 g | 32 g | 23.5 g | ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you make churros in an air fryer? Yes. Use a stiff choux-style dough, pipe it through a large star tip, freeze the churros for 20 minutes and spray them with oil. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 10-12 minutes. They come out lighter and less greasy than deep-fried churros, with a slightly softer crust. ### Why did my air fryer churros lose their shape? The dough was too soft or went in unfrozen. Cook the flour mixture until it forms a smooth ball, beat the eggs in one at a time, and freeze the piped churros until firm before air frying. ### Why are my churros doughy inside? They were piped too thick or came out too early. Use a star tip no wider than about 1.5 cm and cook until the churros are deep golden all over. Break one open to check the first batch. ### Can I make churros without a piping bag? Yes. Snip the corner off a sturdy zip-top freezer bag and push a star tip through the hole. Without a star tip the churros come out smooth and are more likely to split, but they still taste good. ## Disclaimer - Nutrition information is an estimate based on the listed ingredients. It changes with the brands, portion sizes and swaps you use. - Read ingredient labels for allergens and for diet claims such as gluten-free or vegan. Products and their ingredients can change. - Cooking times are a guide, since ovens, air fryers and slow cookers all run differently. Use a food thermometer and cook meat, poultry and fish to the safe internal temperatures in government food safety guidance. - This recipe is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. If you have an allergy, a health condition or a special diet, check with a qualified health professional.