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Air-Fried Churros

A special treat for your family and friends.

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Item No. REC5486
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Eggs
  • Contains Wheat
Total Time
1h 25m
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 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

Utensils needed

  • Large Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk

Instructions

Step 1
In a small saucepan, add water, butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add flour, stirring constantly with rubber spatula until smooth.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
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.

Step 6
Transfer churros to Air Fry Basket, leaving about 1/2 inch between each. Spray with nonstick spray.

Step 7
When unit has preheated, open door, and place basket in the top level of the oven. Close door to begin cooking.

Step 8
While churros are cooking, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar together in a large bowl.

Step 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