How do I fry churros without a deep fryer?

Discover our genius hack for frying crispy churros without a deep fryer. Now you can enjoy homemade Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches anytime, without the big equipment!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I fry churros without a deep fryer. Items include: Water Butter Sugar Salt All-purpose flour Vegetable oil Cinnamon

Water 1 cup
Butter 1/2 cup
Sugar 2 tablespoons
Salt a pinch
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Vegetable oil enough for frying
Cinnamon to taste

Take note
Be careful when working with hot oil, and always exercise caution in the kitchen.

1

Preheat your oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Prepare the churro dough

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir the mixture vigorously until it forms a smooth dough.

3

Pipe the churro dough

Transfer the churro dough into a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped tip. Pipe 4-inch (10 cm) long churro strips onto the prepared baking sheet.

4

Bake the churros

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the churros for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.

5

Fry the churros

Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the baked churros into the hot oil, frying them for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they become golden brown and crispy.

6

Coat the churros

Once the churros are fried, remove them from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately roll each churro in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to coat them completely.

7

Assemble the Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cut the fried churros in half horizontally and sandwich a scoop of your favorite ice cream between the two halves. Enjoy your delicious homemade Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches!