Description
Crispy, golden gluten-free churros with a soft, tender center perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar and delicious with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
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- Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. In a medium saucepan, heat water, sugar, salt, and butter over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- 2. Reduce heat to low and stir in the gluten-free flour until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated, then mix in vanilla extract. Dough will be thick and sticky.
- 5. Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- 6. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 7. Pipe 5–6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil, cutting with scissors.
- 8. Fry churros until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- 9. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 10. Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
- 11. Serve immediately with chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche dipping sauce.
Notes
- Using a star piping tip gives churros their classic ridged texture.
- If the dough is too thick to pipe, let it cool slightly or add 1–2 tsp water.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 churro
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: gluten-free churros, churros, fried dessert, cinnamon sugar