Sweet Air Fryer Churro Bites Recipe in 27 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup cubed butter, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in your saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat.
2. Dump the 1 cup of all purpose flour in all at once. Note: Adding it all at once prevents the water from evaporating too much.
3. Stir vigorously with your wooden spoon for about 2 minutes. Cook until a film forms on the bottom of the pan and the dough forms a smooth ball.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it sit for 5-7 minutes. Cool until it is warm but not hot to the touch (around 125°F).
5. Add your room temperature egg and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat with a spoon or hand mixer. Note: It will look curdled and messy at first, but keep going until it's glossy and smooth.
6. Transfer your dough into the piping bag fitted with the star tip.
7. Lightly grease your air fryer basket. Pipe 1 inch lengths of dough directly into the basket, snipping them off with your shears.
8. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes. Bake until deep golden and firm to the touch. Do not open the basket for the first 8 minutes!
9. While they cook, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1.5 tbsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt the 2 tbsp of butter.
10. Remove the hot churros, brush lightly with melted butter, and toss until fully coated in the cinnamon sugar.
11. Microwave 1/3 cup heavy cream until steaming, then pour over 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, add a pinch of salt, and stir until velvety.