Description
Craving churros without the deep-fry guilt? Our Air Fryer Churro Bites turn simple tortillas into crispy, cinnamon-sugar perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract (optional)
- Light cooking oil spray (avocado or olive oil)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the churro bites. Stack the flour tortillas and use a pizza cutter or knife to cut them into 1-inch wide strips, then cut the strips into 2-inch long bite-sized pieces.
- Step 2: Mix the cinnamon sugar. In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. If using vanilla powder, you can lightly spray the tortillas with the oil, then drizzle or brush with vanilla powder before tossing in the sugar mixture.
- Step 3: Coat the tortilla pieces. Place the cut tortilla pieces in a large bowl. Lightly spray them with cooking oil spray, ensuring all sides are covered. Toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Air fry. Arrange the coated tortilla pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 5: Serve immediately. Carefully remove the churro bites from the air fryer and serve warm. Optionally, serve with a healthier chocolate dipping sauce (e.g., melted dark chocolate with a touch of unsweetened almond milk).
Notes
- Store any leftover churro bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, though they are truly best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispness.
- To bring back their delightful crunch, pop any less-than-crispy leftovers back into the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until warm and re-crisped.
- Elevate these tasty bites by serving them warm with a healthier chocolate dipping sauce (melted dark chocolate thinned with unsweetened almond milk works wonderfully) or a fresh berry compote for a fruity twist.
- If you're using the optional alcohol-free alcohol-free vanilla extract, lightly brush or drizzle it onto the oiled tortilla pieces *before* tossing them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. This helps the flavor adhere beautifully and prevents the sugar mixture from clumping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 churro bites
- Calories: 260
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 12g