CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Air Fryer Churros
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Prep Time:
1 hr 25 min
Cook Time:
15 min
Total Time:
1 hr 40 min
Servings:
6-8
A mashup of sweet and salty flavors paired with the crunch and hint of spice from CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® will keep you reaching for more of these bite-sized sweet treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step
1
In a medium sauce pot over medium high heat, add the water, butter, 1 tbsp of sugar and salt to a boil.
Step
2
Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and while rapidly mixing with a wooden spoon, add in all of the flour and 1 ½ tbsp of CHEETOS®. Continue to stir until fully incorporated, and as the mixture thickens.
Step
3
Keep mixing and cooking over low heat until the batter pulls away from the sides of the pot and starts to create a loose ball.
Step
4
Remove the pot from the heat, and transfer the mixture to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (alternatively, you can also use a bowl and a hand mixer).
Step
5
Turn the mixer on low and allow the mixture to cool slightly for 1-2 mins, then on medium speed add the eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated. There should be no lumps and the batter will be soft and sticky.
Step
6
Transfer to a piping bag with a star tip and pipe into 3-4 inch churros onto a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Step
7
Place the tray into the freezer for approximately 1 hour or until solid.
Step
8
Preheat an air fryer to 355°F. Remove the frozen churros from the freezer and carefully peel them off of the parchment paper.
Step
9
Place the churros in a single layer into the basket of the pre-heated air fryer. Cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crisp, and the centers are no longer sticky.
Step
10
Meanwhile, create the FLAMIN' HOT® cinnamon sugar by combining the remaining 1/2 cup each of crushed CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® and sugar with the cinnamon.
Step
11
Once the churros are cooked, carefully remove them from the air fryer and place into a shallow container or bowl- immediately drizzle with hot honey, and the FLAMIN' HOT® cinnamon sugar mixture, and toss to coat.
Step
12
Serve immediately with additional hot honey (or try condensed milk or dulce de leche) for dipping and enjoy!