Description
Churros Poppers are a bite-sized twist on classic churros, crispy and golden on the outside with a soft, delicious interior. Coated in cinnamon sugar, they are perfect for dipping in chocolate, caramel, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
1 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Chocolate sauce (optional)
Caramel sauce (optional)
Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the churro dough: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a thick dough forms. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs: Beat the eggs into the dough one at a time until smooth and sticky.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Test with a small piece of dough to see if it sizzles and rises to the surface.
- Shape the churros: Transfer dough into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe small pieces of dough into the oil and cut them with scissors. Fry in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry the churros: Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. While the churros are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve: Arrange churros poppers on a platter and serve with chocolate, caramel, or whipped cream for dipping.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy these bite-sized churros with family and friends!
Notes
For stuffed churros, add Nutella, peanut butter, or dulce de leche inside before frying.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend and check other ingredients for gluten-free certification.
If you prefer baked churros, bake them at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Freeze churros poppers after coating in cinnamon sugar by placing them in a single layer and freezing for 1-2 hours. Store for up to 3 months and reheat at 375°F (190°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro popper
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
