why make this recipe
These Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella are quick and fun. They take little time and make a tasty snack. Kids and adults like them. You get warm fried dough with cinnamon sugar and a sweet Nutella dip. Try them when you want an easy treat or a small party dessert.
introduction
This recipe makes small churro balls you can fry at home. The dough is simple and cooks fast. You coat the warm bites in cinnamon sugar and serve with Nutella. You do not need special tools. For other easy snack ideas, see this simple crispy recipe: crispy salmon bites recipe.
how to make Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella
Follow the steps below with care. Work in small batches when frying. Keep the oil hot but not smoking. Use a piping bag with a round tip or drop spoonfuls of dough into the oil. Roll the hot bites in cinnamon sugar right away so the coating sticks.
Here is one tip while you cook: have your dipping bowls ready before you fry. You can also try a savory snack idea for a meal with these chicken pitas: sheet pan chicken pitas.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Nutella for dipping
Directions :
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Let the dough cool slightly and then add the vanilla.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying.
- Pipe small balls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll churro bites in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Serve with Nutella for dipping.
how to serve Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella
Put the churro bites on a plate or in a small basket. Place a small bowl of Nutella in the center for dipping. Serve warm so the inside stays soft. These work well at parties, movie nights, or as a dessert after dinner.
how to store Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella
Store cooled churro bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. For longer keep, put them in the fridge for up to 2 days, but they will lose some crispness. Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer for a few minutes to bring back some crunch.
tips to make Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella
- Keep oil at medium-high heat. Too cool makes greasy bites. Too hot burns them.
- Pipe or drop small balls. Small pieces cook faster and stay soft inside.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar while warm so it sticks well.
- Use a pastry bag or a zip bag with a corner snipped to pipe the dough.
- For more quick snack ideas, check this easy recipe: crispy salmon bites recipe.
variation (if any)
- Air fryer version: You can air fry the dough balls for a lower-fat option. Brush or spray them lightly with oil before cooking.
- Filled bites: Let the bites cool a little, then pipe a small amount of Nutella inside each.
- Flavored sugar: Mix cocoa powder with the sugar for a chocolate coating.
FAQs
Q: Can I bake them instead of frying?
A: Yes. You can bake or air fry them. Brush with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden, or use an air fryer for a few minutes.
Q: How do I stop them from being greasy?
A: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying. Do not crowd the pan. Drain them on paper towels right after frying.
Q: Can I use a different dip than Nutella?
A: Yes. You can use chocolate sauce, caramel, dulce de leche, or sweetened cream cheese.
Q: How long will they stay fresh?
A: Best eaten the same day. In the fridge, they last 1–2 days but lose crispness.
Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: You can make the dough and keep it in the fridge for a few hours. Let it warm a bit before piping and frying.
Conclusion
For a stuffed version with Nutella inside each churro, see this Nutella Stuffed Churros guide: Nutella Stuffed Churros – Handle the Heat.
If you want a bite-sized filled treat that looks similar, this Nutella Churro Bombs recipe offers a fun twist: Nutella Churro Bombs – Crazy for Crust.
For a lower-fat method, try an air fryer approach here: Air Fryer Churro Bites – The Country Cook.
Homemade Churro Bites with Nutella
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying Keep oil at medium-high heat.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Nutella For serving.
Method
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Let the dough cool slightly and then add the vanilla.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying.
- Pipe small balls of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll churro bites in cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Serve with Nutella for dipping.
