Breads & Baked Goods, Dessert

Air-Fried Churros

Step 1 of 9

In a small saucepan, add water, butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 2 of 9

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add flour, stirring constantly with rubber spatula until smooth.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 3 of 9

Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat by hand with a whisk or spatula until fully combined. Transfer to piping bag with a star tip or a large resealable plastic bag with one of the corners cut off.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 4 of 9

Spray a sheet pan with nonstick spray. Pipe churros into 4-inch pieces. Use scissors or a paring knife to cut each one from piping bag. Place pan in refrigerator for 1 hour to set.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 5 of 9

Place SearPlate in bottom rails to catch any drippings from falling onto the bottom heating elements. Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press the setting dial to begin preheating.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 6 of 9

Transfer churros to Air Fry Basket, leaving about 1/2 inch between each. Spray with nonstick spray.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 7 of 9

When unit has preheated, open door, and place basket in the top level of the oven. Close door to begin cooking.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 8 of 9

While churros are cooking, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar together in a large bowl.

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 9 of 9

When cooking is complete, carefully remove basket from the oven. Spray churros with nonstick spray, toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and serve warm

1 cup water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut in cubes
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Ninja® Foodi® Dual Heat Air Fry Oven

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