Revolutionise your dessert game with the latest culinary craze sweeping social media – air fryer churros made from crumpets! The humble air fryer , a kitchen gadget that has taken the culinary world by storm, is not just for crisping up frozen pizza slices or giving your leftover takeaway a new lease of life. It's also a wizard at whipping up sweet treats, and it's about to change the way you think about desserts. One recipe that has been going viral online recently puts a British twist on the delicious sweet treat known as churros.
Traditionally a Spanish and Portuguese dish, churros are made from choux pastry dough and deep-fried to golden perfection. But you can get the same taste at home using your air fryer and a British staple of breakfasts and afternoon teas - the crumpet. Social media foodies, including Elli Tamar on TikTok , have been sharing their takes on this ingenious recipe .
To join the trend, simply cut crumpets into bite-sized chunks and toss them with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. While Elli didn't specify exact amounts in her viral video, she suggested using "a little bit" of each ingredient, leaving the sweetness level to personal preference. After giving your crumpet pieces a thorough mix to coat them in sugar and cinnamon, pop them into the air fryer and cook at 180 degrees "until crispy", according to food enthusiast Elli.
She revealed it "didn't take long" but suggested keeping an eye out as she didn't specify an exact time. When ready, scatter.