Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Delicious and guilt-free churro bites made healthier by using Greek yogurt and an air fryer.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup flour All-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
- ¼ teaspoon salt To enhance flavor
- ½ cup Greek yogurt Can substitute with dairy-free yogurt
- 1 unit egg Large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
- Cinnamon sugar For coating, mix cinnamon and sugar
- Cooking spray For greasing the air fryer basket
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
Cooking
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Form small bites from the dough and coat them lightly with cooking spray.
- Place the bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- After cooking, roll the churro bites in cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
Notes
Serve churro bites warm. For a delicious pairing, serve with chocolate sauce or caramel dip. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.