HOMEMADE AIR-FRYER CHURROS

Homemade Air-Fryer Churros image

Serve these cinnamon-sugar air-fryer churros fresh and hot with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. They're sure to become a family favorite! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, oil and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. , Beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute or until the dough softens. Add egg and lemon zest; beat for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to cool. Insert a large star tip in a pastry bag; fill with dough. Pipe dough into 4-in. strips 1-in. apart onto parchment. Chill for 1 hour. , Preheat air fryer to 375°. Transfer piped churros to air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over churros. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.