Description
Indulge in these delicious Churros Poppers, a delightful twist on traditional churros that are perfect for snacking or dessert. These bite-sized treats are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Coating:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, salt, and butter. Boil, then stir in flour. Let cool. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Fry the Churros: Heat oil, drop dough balls, and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Toss warm churro poppers in the mixture.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Pair with chocolate sauce, caramel, or dulce de leche for dipping.
- For an air fryer version, pipe dough onto parchment, spray with oil, and air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 poppers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
