Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of churros without the guilt! These Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, generously coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy movie nights to festive gatherings, they deliver all the classic churro flavor without the excess calories. Easy to make and customizable, these bites will become your new favorite dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, almond milk, and melted coconut oil until smooth. Combine with dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls (about marble size) and place them on parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange churro bites in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss warm churro bites in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro bite (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg