It's no secret that churros are delicious. But what you may not know is that they're also perfect for bite-sized snacks. These churro bites are easy to make and even easier to eat, so they're the perfect party appetizer. Plus, they're always a hit with kids!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Their bite-sized shape makes them perfect for popping in your mouth.
- They can be made in the Instant Pot OR baked in the oven.
- You can customize them with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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- light brown sugar
- unsalted butter, melted
- ground cinnamon
- whole milk
- baking powder
- all-purpose flour
- salt
Churro Coating
- granulated white sugar
- ground cinnamon
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Instant Pot Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and milk until completely mixed.
- To the sugar mixture, stir in flour, salt, and baking powder until completely mixed and the batter is thick.
- Spray paper towel with cooking oil. Coat egg molds until lightly coated.
- Spoon the batter and evenly distribute the batter in the egg mold cups until almost full. Leave some room for the batter to rise.
- Cover egg molds with foil, stack egg molds on a trivet in the Instant Pot. Add a cup of water to the Instant Pot.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure valve close. Pressure cook on high for 11 minutes. Allow the instant pot to naturally release pressure for ten minutes then release the pressure valve.
- Remove egg molds and pop out the churro bites.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl, toss the churro bite in sugar-cinnamon mix until fully coated
- Enjoy your churro bite plain or dip in your favorite sweet sauce.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Follow instructions above to step 5. Cover the molds with foil. Place the molds in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the churros are golden brown.
- Continue with instructions and coat the churros in the cinnamon sugar. Enjoy.
Storage
Churro bites can be stored in an airtight covered container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: To reheat, place churros on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for five to seven minutes. Or you can reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: To make these ahead of time, prepare the recipe through step 5. Then cover and store the batter in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instant Pot Churros have a crispy exterior with a fluffy, doughy interior. They are often coated in cinnamon sugar, which gives them a sweet and spicy flavor.
A traditional churro is made of flour, water, salt, and a little bit of sugar. The dough is fried and then coated in cinnamon sugar.
Churros are believed to have originated in Spain, but they are now enjoyed all over the world.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy any of our Mexican recipes for dinner and then have these delicious Churro Bites for dessert.
- Crockpot Stuffed Peppers are easy, flavorful, colorful, and a great family-friendly meal that is simple to make.
- This Arugula Salad is the perfect blend of peppery and tangy flavors and makes for a delicious side dish that your whole family will enjoy.
- This Grapefruit Margarita is a delicious mix of sweet and sour and makes for the perfect drink to enjoy with Baked Churro Bites.
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Instant Pot or Baked Churro Bites
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Churro Coating
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and milk until completely mixed.
- To the sugar mixture, stir in flour, salt, and baking powder until completely mixed and batter is thick.
- Spray paper towel with cooking oil. Coat egg molds until lightly coated.
- Spoon the batter and evenly distribute the batter in the egg mold cups until almost full. Leave some room for the batter to rise.
- Cover egg molds with foil, stack egg molds on a trivet in the Instant Pot. Add a cup of water to the Instant Pot.
- Close Instant Pot lid and set the pressure valve close. Pressure cook on high for 11 minutes. Allow the instant pot to naturally release pressure for ten minutes then release the pressure valve.
- Remove egg molds and pop out the churro bites.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl, toss the churro bite in sugar-cinnamon mix until fully coated
- Enjoy your churro bite plain or dip in your favorite sweet sauce.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Follow instructions above to step 5. Cover the molds with foil. Place the molds in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the churros are golden brown.
- Continue with instructions and coat the churros in the cinnamon sugar. Enjoy.
