Churros are a classic Spanish and Mexican dessert that are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Traditionally, they are made with regular flour, but this recipe is specially created to be 100% gluten-free. That means everyone can enjoy them—even if you’re avoiding gluten.

These gluten-free churros are made with a simple choux pastry-style dough, then fried until golden and crunchy. Once fried, they are rolled in cinnamon sugar and often served with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or a sweet weekend treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 100% gluten-free but tastes just like traditional churros.
• Crispy outside, soft and airy inside.
• Simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
• Can be made dairy-free by swapping butter and milk.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or dairy-free butter)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (120 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Oil, for frying

For coating

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the dough

1. In a saucepan, add water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Add gluten-free flour all at once. Stir quickly until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add eggs and vanilla

1. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
2. Stir in vanilla. The dough should be thick and smooth.

Step 3: Shape the churros

1. Transfer dough into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
2. Pipe strips of dough (about 4–6 inches long) onto a tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 4: Fry the churros

1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
2. Carefully add piped dough strips to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes.
3. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5: Coat in cinnamon sugar

1. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
2. Roll warm churros in the mixture until well coated.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve with melted chocolate, caramel, or dulce de leche.
• Enjoy warm with coffee or hot chocolate.

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure oil is hot enough, or churros will absorb too much oil.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.
• For extra crispiness, fry a little longer until deep golden.

Notes

• Best eaten fresh, but you can reheat churros in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
• Use a gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for best results.

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Gluten-Free Churros

Description

These gluten-free churros are crispy, golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect with chocolate sauce, caramel, or coffee for a sweet gluten-free treat.

Duration

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Oil for frying

Coating:

• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Boil water, butter, sugar, and salt. Add flour, stir until dough forms. Cool.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, add vanilla.
3. Pipe dough strips with star tip.
4. Fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown. Drain.
5. Roll warm churros in cinnamon sugar. Serve with chocolate or caramel.

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