Air Fryer Puff Pastry Churro Sticks
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Churro Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, from a 17.3 ounce package
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- as needed strawberry topping, for dipping, optional
- as needed Nutella, for dipping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Allow 1 sheet of puff pastry to sit out at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to thaw slightly, making it easier to work with.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough lightly on a clean surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out pastry into 12 strips, each approximately 3 inches long.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit the bottom. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Arrange 6 of the puff pastry strips in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket, ensuring they are spaced out to allow for even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cook the pastry strips in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the churro sticks from the air fryer and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
While the first batch cooks, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine the 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Seal the bag and shake it well to thoroughly mix the sugar and cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Place the 6 cooked churro sticks from the first batch into the Ziploc bag with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Seal the bag and gently toss until the churros are completely coated with the cinnamon sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the remaining 6 puff pastry strips. Once cooked, repeat steps 11 and 12 to coat the second batch of churros.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400
- 14
Serve the puff pastry churro sticks immediately. Enjoy them as is, or with strawberry topping or Nutella for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Churro Sticks
- 1 sheet puff pastry, from a 17.3 ounce package
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- as needed strawberry topping, for dipping, optional
- as needed Nutella, for dipping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Allow 1 sheet of puff pastry to sit out at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to thaw slightly, making it easier to work with.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Roll out the thawed puff pastry dough lightly on a clean surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out pastry into 12 strips, each approximately 3 inches long.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit the bottom. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Arrange 6 of the puff pastry strips in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket, ensuring they are spaced out to allow for even cooking.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cook the pastry strips in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and puffed.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the churro sticks from the air fryer and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
While the first batch cooks, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine the 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Seal the bag and shake it well to thoroughly mix the sugar and cinnamon.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Place the 6 cooked churro sticks from the first batch into the Ziploc bag with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Seal the bag and gently toss until the churros are completely coated with the cinnamon sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the remaining 6 puff pastry strips. Once cooked, repeat steps 11 and 12 to coat the second batch of churros.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 400 - 14
Serve the puff pastry churro sticks immediately. Enjoy them as is, or with strawberry topping or Nutella for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min