Description
Delight in these crispy and golden Churros Poppers, bite-sized treats coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a fun snack or dessert, these mini churros are fried to perfection and offer a deliciously sweet and crunchy bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil and then remove from heat. Stir in all the flour at once until a thick dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool and Add Eggs: Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth batter. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring there is about 2 inches of oil for frying.
- Pipe the Dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a large round or star tip. Pipe 1-inch pieces directly into the hot oil, using scissors to cut the dough.
- Fry the Poppers: Fry the dough pieces in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning as needed until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain and Coat: Remove poppers with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, then immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve the churro poppers warm, optionally with chocolate or caramel dipping sauces for added indulgence.
Notes
- For a fun twist, serve with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
