Description
Enjoy these crispy, golden eggless churro bites coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend. Perfectly fried to a crunchy texture, these bite-sized treats make a delightful snack or dessert served warm with chocolate sauce, caramel, or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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For Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
For Churro Dough
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder. Set this mixture aside for coating the churro bites after frying.
- Make Churro Dough: In a nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking continuously.
- Add Flour to Form Dough: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a smooth dough ball.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, if available. Pour about 4 inches of vegetable oil into a stockpot and heat it over medium-high heat, monitoring with a thermometer until it reaches 360°F. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels for draining fried bites.
- Pipe and Fry Bites: Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil, cutting every ½-inch with kitchen scissors to form bite-sized pieces. Fry in batches, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides, typically about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried churro bites to the paper towel-lined baking sheet and let drain for 2 minutes to remove excess oil.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While still warm, roll the churro bites thoroughly in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Repeat Frying and Coating: Continue frying and coating remaining dough pieces, letting the oil return to 360°F between batches for consistent frying temperature.
- Serve: Serve the churro bites warm alongside chocolate sauce, caramel, or vanilla ice cream for dipping or topping.
Notes
- Use a candy or deep frying thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 360°F for perfect crispiness.
- If you don’t have a piping bag with a star tip, any piping bag or zip-top bag with a small cut corner will work, though traditional ridged shapes yield better texture.
- Drain churro bites well after frying to prevent sogginess and overly oily texture.
- Serve immediately after coating for the best crunch and flavor.
- This recipe is eggless, making it suitable for those avoiding eggs.
