Description
Healthy Air Fryer Churros are a delightful twist on a classic treat, offering a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, made without deep frying for a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted, plus extra for greasing)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the basket with coconut oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, mix the almond milk, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the batter and roll it into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Place the churro bites in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the churro bites are cooking, mix together 1/4 cup of coconut sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Once cooked, remove the churro bites and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the coated churro bites.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Store churros in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- For freezing, place churros in a freezer-safe bag and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
- Experiment with different spices in the sugar coating for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy, Air Fryer, Churros, Dessert, Snack