Air Fryer Puff Pastry Churros with Cinnamon Sugar

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Flaky puff pastry strips fried in the air fryer until golden and crisp, then coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend for a delightful treat. This Spanish-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed, unsalted butter, melted, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10x10-inch square.
  2. Step 2: Cut the pastry into 1/2-inch wide strips about 10 inches long.
  3. Step 3: Brush each strip with 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter on both sides.
  4. Step 4: Place strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until puffed and golden brown.
  5. Step 5: While warm, toss the churros in a bowl with 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Optionally dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.

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