Description
Mexican churros poppers deliver crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated delights perfect for dessert lovers. Quick and easy preparation lets you savor these golden treats with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 large egg
Dairy and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Oil for frying
Seasonings and Coatings:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Immediately remove from heat and swiftly incorporate flour, stirring vigorously until a cohesive, smooth dough develops.
- Allow the dough to rest and cool for approximately 5 minutes, which helps stabilize its texture.
- Gently fold in egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter becomes uniform and glossy.
- Prepare a deep skillet or fryer with oil, heating to 375°F for optimal frying conditions.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a round tip, carefully dropping small spherical dollops directly into the hot oil.
- Fry the poppers, rotating occasionally, until they achieve a rich golden-brown color and crisp exterior, typically 2-3 minutes.
- Remove poppers using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, generously coat the freshly fried poppers in a mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Serve immediately for the most delectable texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Control oil temperature between 350-375°F to ensure crispy exterior and fully cooked interior without burning.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for creating uniform, attractive poppers that have beautiful ridged surfaces.
- Keep dough consistency thick yet smooth by adding eggs gradually and mixing thoroughly to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg