Description
Crispy, golden churros poppers bring Mexican street charm straight to home kitchens with irresistible cinnamon-sugar magic. Sweet, bite-sized delights promise a delectable journey you’ll savor from first crunch to last delightful morsel.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frying:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a blended sugar and cinnamon coating in a shallow dish, setting it aside for later application.
- Combine water, sugar, salt, and oil in a medium saucepan, heating until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Immediately remove the pan from heat source and vigorously incorporate flour, stirring until a cohesive, smooth dough ball forms.
- Allow the dough to rest for 2-3 minutes, enabling it to slightly cool and stabilize.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F, ensuring consistent temperature.
- Using a piping bag or two spoons, carefully drop small dollops of dough into the hot oil, working in small batches.
- Fry the poppers for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove poppers with a slotted spoon, letting excess oil drip back into the pan.
- Transfer immediately to paper towels to absorb remaining oil and prevent sogginess.
- While still warm, gently roll each popper in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange on a serving plate and consume while hot for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure water, sugar, salt, and oil mixture reaches a rolling boil to create the perfect choux pastry base for crispy poppers.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for creating uniform, attractive churro shapes that cook evenly and look professional.
- Maintain oil temperature between 350-375°F for optimal frying, preventing soggy or burnt exterior while ensuring a light, airy interior.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting liquid ratios slightly to achieve proper dough consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 611 kcal
- Sugar: 98 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 117 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg