How to Make the Perfect Classic Churro Bites
Spanish-Mexican · Medium · 35 min · 8 servings
Bite-sized fried dough pieces rolled in cinnamon sugar with a crisp exterior and soft fluffy interior. Served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce these little bites are impossible to resist.
Why this recipe works
This Classic Churro Bites recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 280 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 9 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 whole large eggs
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Choux Dough
Combine water butter and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then add flour all at once and stir vigorously until a smooth dough ball forms and pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Add the Eggs
Let the dough cool for 5 minutes then beat in eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth glossy and pipeable. The dough should fall slowly from a spoon.
Step 3: Heat Oil and Pipe Dough
Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 1 inch pieces of dough directly into the hot oil cutting with scissors. Do not pipe too many at once.
Step 4: Fry Until Golden
Fry the churro bites for 3 to 4 minutes turning occasionally until they are deep golden and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
Step 5: Coat and Serve
While still hot toss churro bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Serve immediately alongside melted chocolate for dipping.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- vegetable oil → canola oil or sunflower oil for frying
- semi-sweet chocolate chips → dulce de leche or caramel sauce for dipping
- all-purpose flour → bread flour for a slightly chewier interior texture
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding eggs to dough that is too hot scrambles them and ruins the texture
- Frying at too low a temperature results in greasy dough that does not puff properly
- Skipping the cinnamon sugar coating while the churros are still hot means it will not adhere
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 280 calories, 4g protein, 36g carbs, 13g fat, 1g fiber.
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