Description
A churro is a traditional Spanish and Mexican dessert made from choux pastry dough, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then coated in cinnamon-sugar. Typically served at fairs, amusement parks, and even at street stands, churros have long been a favorite treat. However, if you love the crispy, warm goodness of churros but want to skip the deep fryer, the oven-fried churros recipe is the perfect alternative. By baking the churros instead of frying them, you can still achieve that irresistible texture and flavor without the excess oil.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: Melted chocolate or dulce de leche for dipping
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once butter melts and mixture simmers, stir in flour quickly until a dough ball forms.
- Cook the dough for 1 minute over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2. Incorporate Eggs
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with vanilla.
- Gradually add egg mixture to the dough, stirring vigorously until smooth and mashed-potato-like in texture.
3. Pipe the Churros
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe 4–6 inch strips onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
4. Bake & Crisp
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
- Turn off oven and let churros sit inside for 10 minutes to dry slightly and hold shape.
5. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a ziplock bag.
- Toss warm churros in the mixture until well coated.
Notes
For a fun flavor twist, roll the churros in flavored sugars like vanilla bean, pumpkin spice, or cocoa powder. Serve with warm chocolate sauce, dulce de leche, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Oven-Fried Churros Recipe