air fryer gingerbread churros

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Gingerbread Churros

Drescription

A touch of molasses and ginger gives these cinnamon-sugar treats a gingerbread twist. Dunk them into a maple-syrup-sweetened cream cheese dip or try caramel sauce, melted chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread.

Ingredients

1 cup water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 tablespoons molasses
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
cooking spray
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
cream cheese-maple dip (see tip) or caramel sauce, melted dark chocolate or chocolate-hazelnut spread (optional)

Directions

1. Combine water, butter, molasses and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour until completely incorporated and the mixture starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Add egg to the dough and stir until completely incorporated. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe the dough into 18 (3- to 4-inch) logs about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer the pan to the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.
Lightly coat the churros with cooking spray. Working in batches as necessary, place the churros in an even layer in the basket of an air fryer. Cook at 380°F, turning once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sugar, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a shallow dish. Roll the warm churros in the sugar mixture to coat. Serve with Cream Cheese-Maple Dip or drizzle with caramel sauce, melted chocolate or chocolate-hazelnut spread, if desired.

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