Here’s a fun and easy recipe for Churro Bites—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients (makes about 24 bites)
For the Dough:
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For Frying:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For Coating:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Make Dough:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, 2 1/2 tbsp sugar, salt, and 2 tbsp oil.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
2. Heat Oil:
- In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
3. Pipe or Shape Bites:
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off).
- Pipe small 2-inch sections of dough into the hot oil, or use a spoon to drop small mounds.
4. Fry:
- Fry churro bites 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:
- While still warm, toss churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
6. Serve:
- Enjoy as is, or serve with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; fry in batches for even cooking.
- Keep the cinnamon sugar mixture ready before frying—churros should be coated immediately while warm.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted chocolate or dulce de leche.
I can also give a baked churro bites version that’s lighter but still crispy.
Do you want me to provide that version?
