Hello, sweet tooth! 🧁✨ If you’re craving something crispy, cinnamon-kissed, and completely addictive, these Sweet and Salty Churro Bites are about to make your day. Imagine classic churros — but bite-sized, golden, and dusted in cinnamon sugar with a playful sprinkle of flaky sea salt for that chef’s kiss balance.
These homemade churro bites are my go-to when I want a quick dessert that’s fun to make and impossible to resist. Serve them warm at your next party, bring them out for a cozy movie night, or just treat yourself because you deserve it!
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Why You’ll Love These Churro Bites
✔️ Bite-sized & party-friendly: Perfect for sharing (but honestly, you’ll want to keep them all to yourself).
✔️ Crispy outside, soft inside: Just like your favorite fairground churros — only cuter!
✔️ Sweet + salty twist: The flaky sea salt makes every bite pop.
✔️ No fancy ingredients: Just basics you probably already have in your pantry.
✔️ So fun to dip: Serve them with chocolate or caramel sauce for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water | 1 cup |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 3 |
| Vegetable oil | For frying |
| Granulated sugar (for coating) | ½ cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tablespoon |
| Flaky sea salt | ½ teaspoon |
Tools for Frying Churro Bites
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or stand mixer
- Piping bag + star tip (Wilton 1M or 2D)
- Kitchen scissors
- Deep skillet or Dutch oven
- Kitchen thermometer (for oil)
- Slotted spoon or spider strainer
- Paper towels
How to Make Sweet & Salty Churro Bites — Step by Step
1️⃣ Make the Dough
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, ½ cup butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
Lower the heat to low and add 1 cup flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides. Keep cooking and stirring for 1–2 minutes more to cook out the raw flour taste.
Remove from heat and let the dough cool 5 minutes — super important so your eggs don’t scramble!
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, with a wooden spoon or stand mixer. Keep beating — it may look lumpy at first, but it will turn smooth and glossy. Promise!
2️⃣ Heat the Oil
Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F (175°C) — use a kitchen thermometer if you have one. Maintaining this temp is key to crispy, not greasy, churros!
3️⃣ Pipe & Fry the Bites
Scoop the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe 1-inch pieces directly into the hot oil, cutting each piece with clean kitchen scissors. Fry in batches, turning occasionally until golden brown — about 2–3 minutes.
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4️⃣ Roll in Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow dish, mix ½ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. While warm, roll the churro bites in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt for that sweet-salty wow!
5️⃣ Serve & Dip!
Serve immediately while warm. Dip in caramel or melted chocolate if you’re feeling fancy. Warning: these disappear fast!
Pro Tips & Fun Variations
⭐ Keep oil hot: Too cool, and your churros will be oily. Too hot, and they’ll burn on the outside before cooking inside.
⭐ Try flavored sugar: Mix in a little cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
⭐ Add a dip: Chocolate ganache, dulce de leche, or Nutella = perfection.
⭐ Make ahead: Fry and coat just before serving for the crispiest bites.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
They’re best fresh, but you can make the dough ahead and fry when ready.
Can I air-fry them?
Classic churros need hot oil to puff properly — but you can bake them at 400°F until golden (texture will be different).
How do I store leftovers?
Honestly? There won’t be any! But if you must, store them in an airtight container at room temp for a day. Reheat in the oven to crisp them up.
Conclusion
And there you have it — Sweet and Salty Churro Bites you’ll crave again and again. Simple ingredients, fun to make, and totally showstopping. Whether you’re sharing them with friends or keeping them all to yourself (no judgment here!), they’ll bring a little sweet magic to your day.
More Sweet Treats You’ll Love
- Easy Mini Donuts
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
- Classic Funnel Cake
- Caramel Pretzel Crack Bars
Show Me Your Bites!
Did you make these? I need to see! Tag your churro masterpieces with #SweetSaltyChurroBites on Pinterest or Instagram so we can drool together. 🥰
Happy frying & happy snacking! 🎉✨