Homemade Mexican Churros Recipe
What’s sweet, and perfectly crispy? Churros! If you’ve only experienced a churro at the fair, you’re in for a treat today; we’re making our own at home with my Homemade Mexican Churros Recipe! There’s no substitute for a truly fresh, expertly fried churro rolled in cinnamon and sugar; once you bite into one just minutes after it comes out of the oil, you’ll never go back!
The churro originated in Spain, but some accounts suggest that a version may have existed even earlier in China. Wherever they first appeared, churros made their way to South America in the 1500’s. Spanish explorers brought them around the world, which is how they came to be a popular dessert in Mexico.
Mexican churros differ from Spanish churros; they’re made with hot water (Spanish churros typically use warm water) and they’re traditionally dipped in chocolate or whip cream. Mexican churro dough also uses an egg, while Spanish recipes leave it out.
This recipe is simple, and there’s no need to be intimidated by the frying process! You’ll only need a few simple tools to get started, and the incredible taste of a freshly made churro will convince you that any extra effort is absolutely worth it.
If you’re planning to be doing lots of frying, it’s worth it to invest in a heavy bottom pan, but you can also work with what you’ve got. You can typically get piping bags and tips at any hobby or craft store, but you can also order them in a pinch.
Anytime is a good time to eat churros, but you can also prepare them for dessert after a meal featuring my Coctel de Camarones. But there’s no need to stay with a Mexican theme – churros would be a perfect accompaniment to my Jamaican Jerk Chicken, too! If you try these churros, comment and let me know how they turned out; I know you’ll love them!
Makes – 2 to 3 dozen (depending on the thickness and length)
Ingredients
For the Churros
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Buter
- 1 tablespoon White Granulated Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (120g)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 -4 cups Vegetable oil for frying
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- ¾ cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
For the Cinnamon Sugar
- In a large bowl whisk together sugar and cinnamon and keep aside.
For the Churros
- In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and sugar to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2. Take it off the heat and add the flour.
3. Using a wooden spoon, mix vigorously until all the flour is incorporated into a lump free dough.
4. Let the flour mixture cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add the vanilla and the eggs, one at a time, mixing vigorously after adding each egg.
6. After all the eggs are added and incorporated, the dough should be soft, smooth and glossy.
7. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan about 370F to 380F.
8. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large start tip.
9. Carefully squeeze 4 to 6-inch-long strips of dough into the oil. Cook the churros for about 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
10. Remove the cooked churros from the oil and drain on paper towels.
11. Roll the warm churros in the prepared cinnamon sugar.
12. Serve hot with chocolate dipping sauce.
For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- Place the chocolate chips, cinnamon and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until the cream just starts to boil.
- Take it out and whisk it for 30 seconds or until it transforms into a thick and glossy chocolate sauce.
Those are so good. I haven’t had any in a long time. Must make these
Holy moly. Well, now I’m starving! I have to give these a try. They look amazing, and I love churros.
I’ve never made churros from scratch. They are yummy though. I must give this a go myself.
I must make these. We love churros here. These look scrumptious!
My boys love churros. Now I can make them for them,
These look delicious! I can’t wait to try them.
I’ve never thought to make churros at home. These would be fun to make on a date night
That looks absolutely delicious and tasty! I would really love to try this recipe!
Yum. I love churros especially dipping in icing. I’ll have to make some of these in my air fryer.
These look so yummy and pretty easy to make! I am deifinitely going to try and make for my family!
Yummm! And so perfectly fitting for Cinco de mayo!
Mmmmm…. this is my favorite treat! I’ll have a lot of fun making these churros at home!
Everytime I see a similar recipe to this i swear I’m gonna try and make them. They look so easy but I’m still intimidated lol
I’m really craving for churros seeing this lol. But the flour would make me sick. 🙁
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Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.my family loved it.will be sharing this recipe with my friends.they will like it.