Description
Mexican churros poppers bring a delightful twist to classic street fare, combining crispy golden exterior with rich cinnamon-sugar coating. Sweet indulgence meets playful snacking when you bite into these irresistible bite-sized treats perfect for parties or spontaneous dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Frying and Coating Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (enough to fill pot 2-3 inches deep)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and quickly stir in flour, mixing vigorously until a cohesive dough forms and cleanly separates from the pan’s sides.
- Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool for 3-5 minutes, preventing egg scrambling when added.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, glossy texture.
- Blend in vanilla extract, ensuring a uniform and fragrant mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to exactly 350°F, using a digital thermometer for precise temperature control.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, carefully drop rounded dollops of dough into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Fry poppers for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer fried poppers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and cool slightly.
- While still warm, generously roll poppers in a prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately with chocolate, caramel, or raspberry dipping sauces for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Perfectly control oil temperature using a deep-fry thermometer to ensure crispy, evenly cooked poppers without burning or undercooking.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother dough incorporation and consistent texture, preventing lumpy or uneven mixing.
- Pipe uniform dough portions with a star-tipped pastry bag for professional-looking, consistent churro poppers that cook evenly.
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour, creating a lighter, alternative version that maintains the classic churro flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg