Churros (Spanish "Fried" Dough)
AirFrying lends an airy crunchiness to this traditionally fried treat .
Makes about 12 churros, 6 servings
2
/
cup water
3
5
tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, divided
½
teaspoon vanilla
¼
cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
Pinch of kosher salt
½
cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
1
large egg, at room temperature
Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
1
tablespoon cinnamon
Nonstick cooking spray
1 . Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan and coat with nonstick
spray . Reserve .
2 . In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water,
three tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon sugar, and
salt . Stir occasionally until the butter has melted, the sugar has
dissolved, and the mixture has come to a boil . Remove from heat
and stir in the flour with a wooden spoon . When all the flour has been
incorporated, the mixture should have a paste-like consistency .
Allow to cool for 5 minutes .
3 . When the flour mixture has cooled, use a hand mixer to beat in
the egg on low speed . The mixture may separate initially, but will
come together again after 2 to 3 minutes of mixing . When smooth,
transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip .
Alternatively, you can fill a large plastic food storage bag and snip
off a bottom corner .
4 . Pipe 4- to 5-inch long churros directly in the prepared basket .
Use a knife to cut the dough from the tip . The basket should fit about
12 churros in a single layer, but churros can be piped and baked in
two batches if necessary . Dust the churros with powdered sugar,
this will promote a golden brown and crisp exterior .
5 . Place into the oven in rack position 2 . Set to AirFry at 400°F . Bake for
8 minutes . Churros are done when golden brown all over .
6 . While churros are baking, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the
cold butter . Reserve . Combine 1/4 cup of the sugar and the cinnamon
in a shallow bowl . Reserve .
7 . Remove from oven and carefully release the churros from the basket,
brush all over with melted butter, and dredge in cinnamon sugar
mixture .
8 . Serve immediately .
Nutritional information per serving (about 2 churros):
Calories 168 (55% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 2g • fat 10g • sat. fat 6g
• chol. 56mg • sod. 35mg • calc. 59mg • fiber 1g
Cinnamon Apples
Either for a snack or a guilt-free dessert, these apples
are delicious anytime .
Makes 4 servings
2
medium apples
½
teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nonstick cooking spray
1 . Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan and coat with nonstick
spray . Reserve .
2 . Peel and core apples . Cut into thin wedges, about 16 total for each
apple . Toss apples well with cinnamon to thoroughly coat .
3 . Place evenly onto the prepared basket and place into oven in rack
position 2 . Set to AirFry at 350°F . Cook for 15 minutes . Apples are
ready when slightly softened and fragrant .
Nutritional Information per serving (based on 4 servings):
Calories 39 (2% from fat) • carb. 10g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
sod. 0mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 1g
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