Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites
Experience the joy of indulgence with these Healthy Air Fryer Churro Bites. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these bite-sized treats are infused with warm cinnamon and sugar, making them a guilt-free dessert for any occasion. Made with wholesome ingredients and minimal oil, they deliver all the classic churro flavor without the excess calories. Enjoy them fresh from the air fryer for a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 churro bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce and vanilla until blended.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Shape dough into one-inch balls and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray with cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss warm churro bites in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 churro bites (about 45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg