Air Fryer Churro Bites

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Melted chocolate, to dip (optional)

Steps

1. Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into even strips.
2. Twist each strip gently a few times along its length — twisting too hard will tear the dough before it's had a chance to puff.
3. Brush the twists with melted butter on all sides so the sugar-cinnamon coating has something to stick to later.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.
5. Arrange the twists in the basket in a single layer, leaving space for them to puff.
6. Air fry for 5 minutes.
7. Check that the twists in the centre of the basket have coloured as much as the ones at the edges, then air fry for a further 3 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown.
8. While they cook, mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
9. As soon as the twists come out, toss them through the sugar-cinnamon mix while still hot — the residual heat is what makes the sugar stick.
10. Serve warm with melted chocolate on the side for dipping.

Tip: A quick shortcut version of churros using puff pastry instead of choux dough.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Estimated from standard ingredient data — actual values vary by brand and exact quantities used.

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