Spanish monks invented churros in 1540s as portable breakfast bread—these baked oat versions skip the dangerous hot oil entirely.
Baked Oat Churros
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with our baked oat churros, where wholesome oats meet a delightful cinnamon-sugar crust! These light and crispy churros are not only easy to whip up but also pack a nutritious punch with every bite. Perfect for a sweet snack or a fun dessert, you’ll love how simple ingredients can create such a deliciously satisfying experience!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 cup of water (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- a bit of homemade chocolate sauceoptional
- 1 cup of oat flour (125 g)
- 2 tablespoons of oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- a pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- a bit of allulose for dustingoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pot, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 2
Once the water boils, turn off the heat and add 1 cup of oat flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pot.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a piping bag or use your hands to form small rolls resembling churros.
- 4
In an air fryer, line with aluminum foil and poke small holes in it. Pipe the churros onto the foil.
- 5
Cook the churros in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
- 6
Once cooked, dust with a bit of allulose and serve with homemade chocolate sauce if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your oat flour dough to exactly 165°F after adding the flour to gelatinize the starches properly - this creates the stretchy, pipeable texture that prevents cracking during air frying.technique165°F
- ✓Poke holes in foil every 1/2 inch to allow 30-40% air circulation underneath churros, preventing soggy bottoms while maintaining the crispy exterior texture.equipment1/2 inch spacing
- ✓Let the dough cool for 3-4 minutes before piping so it reaches 140°F - this temperature allows smooth piping while preventing the dough from spreading too much in the air fryer.timing3-4 minutes, 140°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 water to oat flour ratio by weight (not volume) because oat flour absorbs 15% more liquid than wheat flour, ensuring proper choux pastry structure.ingredient2:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Dust with allulose while churros are still above 120°F so the sugar crystals partially melt and adhere better, creating an even coating that won't fall off.timing120°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Spanish monks invented churros in 1540s as portable breakfast bread—these baked oat versions skip the dangerous hot oil entirely.
Baked Oat Churros
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with our baked oat churros, where wholesome oats meet a delightful cinnamon-sugar crust! These light and crispy churros are not only easy to whip up but also pack a nutritious punch with every bite. Perfect for a sweet snack or a fun dessert, you’ll love how simple ingredients can create such a deliciously satisfying experience!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 cup of water (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- a bit of homemade chocolate sauceoptional
- 1 cup of oat flour (125 g)
- 2 tablespoons of oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- a pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- a bit of allulose for dustingoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pot, combine 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 2
Once the water boils, turn off the heat and add 1 cup of oat flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the pot.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a piping bag or use your hands to form small rolls resembling churros.
- 4
In an air fryer, line with aluminum foil and poke small holes in it. Pipe the churros onto the foil.
- 5
Cook the churros in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
- 6
Once cooked, dust with a bit of allulose and serve with homemade chocolate sauce if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your oat flour dough to exactly 165°F after adding the flour to gelatinize the starches properly - this creates the stretchy, pipeable texture that prevents cracking during air frying.technique165°F
- ✓Poke holes in foil every 1/2 inch to allow 30-40% air circulation underneath churros, preventing soggy bottoms while maintaining the crispy exterior texture.equipment1/2 inch spacing
- ✓Let the dough cool for 3-4 minutes before piping so it reaches 140°F - this temperature allows smooth piping while preventing the dough from spreading too much in the air fryer.timing3-4 minutes, 140°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 water to oat flour ratio by weight (not volume) because oat flour absorbs 15% more liquid than wheat flour, ensuring proper choux pastry structure.ingredient2:1 ratio by weight
- ✓Dust with allulose while churros are still above 120°F so the sugar crystals partially melt and adhere better, creating an even coating that won't fall off.timing120°F