Easy Churro Bites
Skip the freezer aisle and surprise a crowd with these hot and fresh Easy Churro Bites – sweet, crispy, and ready in 15 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Deep-fry thermometer
- 1 Sealable plastic bag or piping bag for piping dough
- 1 Star-shaped pastry tip optional
Ingredients
Churro Dough and Coating
- ½ cup sugar for dough
- 2 tablespoons sugar for coating
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl and set aside for coating.
- In a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup flour all at once. Stir until a dough ball forms.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag with star tip or sealable bag with snipped corner.
- Heat 4 inches of vegetable oil in a pot with thermometer to 350°F (180°C).
- Pipe 1-inch pieces of dough into hot oil using scissors to cut. Do not overcrowd.
- Fry 2–3 minutes until golden brown on all sides, flipping occasionally.
- Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towel-lined sheet.
- Toss warm bites in cinnamon sugar mix and serve immediately.
Notes
For crispier results, make sure oil stays at 350°F and drain bites well on paper towels.