Air Fryer Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

Crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated air fryer churros from frozen — the dessert that tastes like the fair, made at home in about 10 minutes with no vat of oil. The air fryer crisps them golden while keeping the inside soft.
Roll them in cinnamon sugar straight out of the basket and serve with warm chocolate or dulce de leche for dipping. An instant crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat
Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 390°F.
Air fry
Place the frozen churros in a single layer, spray lightly with oil, and air fry at 390°F for about 5 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook 5 more minutes, until golden and crisp.
Coat
Roll the hot churros in the cinnamon sugar and serve with chocolate or dulce de leche.
- Cook straight from frozen — don't thaw.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar while hot so it sticks.
- A single layer gives all-over crunch.
Frequently asked
How long do frozen churros take in the air fryer?
About 10 minutes total at 390°F, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Do I need oil for frozen churros?
A light spray helps them crisp and the sugar stick, but they'll cook without it.
What do I dip churros in?
Warm chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or caramel are all classic.

