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Air Fryer Churro Bites

Air fryer churro bites are quick, golden, and pillowy—bite-sized dough pieces air-fried until deeply golden, then rolled in a sparkling cinnamon sugar coating. Finish with a warm chocolate dipping sauce that’s melted smooth and drizzled over the warm pile for instant dunk-and-go texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crescent roll churro bites
  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or biscuit dough
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp butter melted, for coating
Chocolate dipping sauce
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

Preheat and prep dough
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Open the refrigerated crescent roll dough and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch chunks); brush lightly with the melted butter.
Air-fry until puffed and golden
  1. Air fry the dough pieces in a single layer at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway, until puffed and deeply golden.
Make chocolate dipping sauce
  1. Melt the chocolate chips with the heavy cream in a microwave in 30-second intervals; stir until smooth.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract until the chocolate dipping sauce is fully combined and glossy.
Coat and serve
  1. Immediately toss the hot churro bites in melted butter to coat evenly.
  2. Roll the butter-coated churro bites in the cinnamon sugar until generously coated.
  3. Serve immediately with the warm chocolate dipping sauce.

Notes

For the most caramelized crunch, keep the air fryer pieces in a true single layer so they puff and brown instead of steaming. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to re-crisp. Freezing is not recommended because the coating softens after thawing. For a lighter option, use dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut cream in place of heavy cream if you’re avoiding dairy.