Description
Churros Poppers are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a crispy fried exterior coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend. Perfect for sharing, these tiny fried dough balls offer the classic flavors of churros in a fun poppable form, ideal for dessert or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For Frying
- Oil for frying (enough for deep frying, about 2 ½ inches in a deep-fryer or pot)
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl or brown paper bag, combine ½ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for coating the fried dough.
- Heat Oil: Heat approximately 2 ½ inches of oil in a deep-fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the oil is hot enough to fry the dough balls to a crisp golden brown.
- Make Dough: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring this mixture to a boil, then remove from heat immediately.
- Add Flour: Stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a cohesive ball of dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan, indicating it’s well combined.
- Shape Dough Balls: Once the dough has cooled enough to handle but is still pliable, scoop portions roughly the size of walnuts and lightly roll them into smooth balls.
- Fry Dough Balls: Carefully drop 3 to 4 dough balls at a time into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides, which should take a few minutes.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the fried churro poppers from the oil using a slotted spoon and immediately toss or shake them in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Repeat and Serve: Transfer coated churro poppers to a plate and repeat the frying and coating process with the remaining dough balls. Serve immediately while warm and crisp for the best experience.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcrowd the fryer to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- The dough should be scooped while warm enough to shape but not too hot to handle.
- Serve churro poppers immediately for the best texture; they may lose crispness if cooled.
- You can adjust the cinnamon-sugar ratio to your taste preference.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature to avoid greasy churros.
