Gluten Free Mochi Churros (with Rice Paper)
Gluten Free Mochi Churros (with Rice Paper)
Ingredients
For the Churros
- 1 egg, optional
- 1/4 cup water, or milk for a creamier texture
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 rice paper sheets, (2 sheets per waffle iron batch)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or other neutral oil, as needed for greasing
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the egg (if using), water, and vanilla extract until smooth. This will be your dipping liquid for the rice paper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Prepare your cinnamon sugar coating by combining the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate shallow dish or plate. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Take one rice paper sheet and quickly dip it into the liquid mixture, ensuring it is fully moistened but not overly saturated. Fold the softened rice paper into quarters.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Dip a second rice paper sheet into the liquid mixture. Carefully wrap this second sheet around the first folded sheet, then fold it again to create a thicker, more substantial churro base. Repeat this process for all remaining rice paper sheets, working in batches as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Using kitchen shears or a knife, cut the folded rice paper bundles into strips, approximately 1/2 inch wide and 3-4 inches long, resembling churros.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Lightly brush or spray your preheated waffle iron with avocado oil or other neutral oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully place as many of the prepared rice paper strips as will comfortably fit into the waffle iron without overcrowding. Close the waffle iron and cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until the churros are golden brown and crispy. If needed, flip them over and cook for an additional minute or two to achieve desired crispiness.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Immediately remove the hot churros from the waffle iron and toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are still warm. For a more thorough coating, you can lightly spray the churros with a little extra oil before tossing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy! For future enjoyment, any leftover churros can be frozen and then reheated in an air fryer until crispy.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gluten Free Mochi Churros (with Rice Paper)
For the Churros
- 1 egg, optional
- 1/4 cup water, or milk for a creamier texture
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 rice paper sheets, (2 sheets per waffle iron batch)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or other neutral oil, as needed for greasing
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the egg (if using), water, and vanilla extract until smooth. This will be your dipping liquid for the rice paper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Prepare your cinnamon sugar coating by combining the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate shallow dish or plate. Mix well and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high setting.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Take one rice paper sheet and quickly dip it into the liquid mixture, ensuring it is fully moistened but not overly saturated. Fold the softened rice paper into quarters.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Dip a second rice paper sheet into the liquid mixture. Carefully wrap this second sheet around the first folded sheet, then fold it again to create a thicker, more substantial churro base. Repeat this process for all remaining rice paper sheets, working in batches as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Using kitchen shears or a knife, cut the folded rice paper bundles into strips, approximately 1/2 inch wide and 3-4 inches long, resembling churros.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Lightly brush or spray your preheated waffle iron with avocado oil or other neutral oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully place as many of the prepared rice paper strips as will comfortably fit into the waffle iron without overcrowding. Close the waffle iron and cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until the churros are golden brown and crispy. If needed, flip them over and cook for an additional minute or two to achieve desired crispiness.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Immediately remove the hot churros from the waffle iron and toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture while they are still warm. For a more thorough coating, you can lightly spray the churros with a little extra oil before tossing.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy! For future enjoyment, any leftover churros can be frozen and then reheated in an air fryer until crispy.