Baking churros in a toaster oven is a great alternative to deep-frying if you want a slightly healthier version. Here's a simple recipe and step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat your toaster oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, combine the water, vegetable oil, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to low, and add the flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and forms a ball. Cook for an additional minute, continuing to stir.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dough cool for a couple of minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough will become smooth and glossy.
Stir in the vanilla extract until it's well incorporated.
Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a sturdy plastic bag and snip off one corner to create a small opening.
Pipe 4- to 5-inch strips of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each churro to allow them to expand while baking.
Bake the churros in the preheated toaster oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the churros are baking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
Once the churros are ready, remove them from the oven and immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are well coated.
Serve your baked churros warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as chocolate sauce or caramel.
Enjoy your delicious baked churros! Remember that they are best when freshly baked and served, so try to enjoy them as soon as possible after baking.