Description
Churros Poppers are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a crispy, golden exterior dusted in cinnamon sugar. These sweet, fried dough balls are perfect for sharing and make an irresistible dessert or snack with their warm, crunchy texture and cinnamon-sugar coating.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For Frying
- Oil for frying (about 2 ½ inches deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a medium bowl or a brown paper bag, combine ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside for coating the churros poppers later.
- Heat the Frying Oil: Pour enough oil into a deep fryer or a deep pan to reach about 2 ½ inches deep. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C) for perfect frying temperature.
- Make the Dough Base: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then promptly remove it from the heat.
- Add the Flour: Stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour vigorously until the mixture forms a cohesive ball of dough, indicating it’s fully combined.
- Shape the Dough Balls: Allow the dough to cool enough to handle comfortably. Then, scoop out portions and lightly roll them between your hands to form balls about the size of walnuts.
- Fry the Churro Poppers: Carefully place 3 to 4 dough balls at a time into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature. Fry the dough balls until they become golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the fried churro poppers from the oil using a slotted spoon and immediately toss or shake them in the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture, allowing the coating to stick while they are still warm.
- Serve: Transfer the coated churros poppers to a serving plate. Repeat the frying and coating process with the remaining dough balls. Serve the churros poppers warm for best taste.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays steady at 375°F to ensure the churros cook evenly and do not absorb excess oil.
- Do not overcrowd the pan during frying to prevent the oil temperature from dropping.
- Use a slotted spoon for safe removal of the poppers to drain excess oil.
- You can adjust sugar and cinnamon ratios to customize sweetness and spice level.
- Serve immediately as churros poppers lose their crispiness when cooled.
