These Homemade Churros are golden, crispy, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar hug—just like the kind you get at county fairs or late-night street stalls. If you've ever stood in line for a fresh churro, you already know the magic of that first bite.
Made with simple pantry ingredients, this churro recipe gives you that perfect crunchy exterior and soft, doughy center. They're piped straight into hot oil and rolled in cinnamon sugar while still warm—honestly, pure joy in dessert form.
Pair them with a quick chocolate dipping sauce for an irresistible treat. Whether you’re throwing a fiesta or just need a nostalgic pick-me-up, these churros are a one-way ticket to happiness.
Ingredients for Homemade Churros
How to Make Churros from Scratch
Make the Dough:
In a saucepan, combine water, 2½ tablespoon sugar, salt, and oil. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a dough ball forms.
Heat the Oil:
Preheat frying oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).
Pipe the Churros:
Transfer dough to a sturdy piping bag fitted with a medium star tip. Carefully pipe 5–6 inch strips of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches.
Fry & Drain:
Fry churros until golden. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
Sugar Coat:
Mix ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Roll warm churros in mixture to coat.
Serve:
Serve immediately with or without chocolate dipping sauce.
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Use a strong piping bag and a star tip for traditional churro ridges.
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Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature stable.
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Optional: Serve with homemade chocolate sauce (mix equal parts chocolate chips and heavy cream, microwave, and stir smooth).
Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes for a crisp bite.
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4 servings
3–4 churros
- Amount per serving
- Calories364
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g18%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 268mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 57g21%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Total Sugars 33g
- Includes 30g Added Sugars60%
- Protein 3g
- Vitamin A 0mcg0%
- Vitamin C 0mg0%
- Calcium 13mg1%
- Iron 2mg12%
- Potassium 37mg1%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 0.5mg4%
- Vitamin K 0.2mcg1%
- Thiamin 3mg250%
- Riboflavin 2mg154%
- Niacin 3mg19%
- Vitamin B6 0.1mg6%
- Folate 5mcg2%
- Vitamin B12 0mg0%
- Biotin 0mcg0%
- Pantothenic Acid 0.5mg10%
- Phosphorus 2mg1%
- Iodine 1mcg1%
- Magnesium 2mg1%
- Zinc 1mg10%
- Selenium 2mcg4%
- Copper 0.5mg56%
- Manganese 0.2mg9%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 1mg1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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