Classic-Swap Air-Fryer Churro Bites Lighter

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 12 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 210 cal
• 8g protein
• 32g carbs
• 6g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp light butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• as needed cooking spray
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined and free of lumps.
2. 2Warm the almond milk and light butter together in a small saucepan over medium heat just until the butter melts and the liquid steams lightly, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
3. 3Pour the warm liquid into the dry ingredients and add the egg white, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms that pulls away from the sides.
4. 4Let the dough rest five minutes so the flour hydrates fully, then lightly flour your hands and roll small portions into bite-size logs the thickness of a finger.
5. 5Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for three minutes and lightly mist the basket with cooking spray so nothing sticks.
6. 6Arrange the dough bites in a single layer without crowding, mist the tops lightly, and air-fry for eight to ten minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until puffed, golden, and crisp on the outside.
7. 7While they cook, stir the coconut sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl and whisk the Greek yogurt with honey in a separate small cup for dipping.
8. 8Immediately toss the hot churro bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture so the coating clings, working in batches if needed.
9. 9Transfer the coated bites to a serving plate and serve warm with the yogurt-honey dip on the side for a lighter classic-swap finish.
10. 10Store any leftovers in an airtight container and re-crisp briefly in the air fryer the next day if desired.