Air Fryer Pineapple Churros
These air fryer pineapple churros are everything you love about classic churros—crispy outside, soft inside, and coated in warm cinnamon sugar—but with a bright tropical twist from sweet pineapple purée.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple purée
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
For coating
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add pineapple purée, butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar to a saucepan. Heat over medium until it begins to simmer. Add the flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously for 1–2 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer the warm dough to a mixing bowl. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time until the dough becomes smooth, glossy, and thick.
- Scoop the dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe 3–4 inch strips onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 10 minutes so they hold their shape.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil the basket. Place churros in a single layer and air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss the warm churros in the mixture until fully coated. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
Taste & Texture
Light, crisp, and golden on the outside; soft and airy inside. Sweet with a fragrant pineapple aroma and finished with warm cinnamon sugar.Storage, Freezing & Reheating
Store: Refrigerate cooked churros for 2 days in an airtight container.Freeze: Freeze piped, uncooked churros for up to 2 months. Air fry straight from frozen.
Reheat:
- Air fryer: 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes
- Oven: 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes
Avoid microwaving—makes them soft.