Enjoy my crispy-fried cinnamon churros for the ultimate comfort food. These churros are just like the ones you find at the fair – this time made totally keto-friendly!
Why you’ll love this cinnamon churros recipe
- Crispy and satisfying: These keto churros are fried in coconut oil for a satisfying crunch with every bite.
- Quick to make: This dessert takes just 15 minutes to prep, coming together in no time at all!
- Low-carb and keto-friendly: My churro recipe uses keto substitutions like almond flour and erythritol for a guilt-free dessert.
- Filled with nostalgic flavor: These churros are a fair-food staple rolled in sugar-free cinnamon sugar coating. They're just like the churros you know and love!
- Pairs with sweet dipping sauces: My keto churros pair well with decadent dipping sauces from chocolate ganache to buttery caramel.
Ingredients in cinnamon churros
Here's everything that goes into my perfectly sweet cinnamon sugar churros recipe:
Gluten-free flour
The base of these keto churros is a mixture of almond flour and coconut flour. Both are great low-carb flour alternatives for all your keto baking needs!
Keto sweetener
Granulated erythritol makes this recipe perfectly sweet and keto-friendly. It bakes just like your everyday granulated sugar.
Note: Check out my guide on all of the best keto sweeteners out there to find your favorite!
Baking powder and xanthan gum
A bit of baking powder helps your churros puff up, while xanthan gum improves the texture ten-fold!
Xanthan gum is my secret weapon when it comes to gluten-free baking.
Butter
Unsalted butter adds great fat content and flavor to these churros.
Vanilla
A bit of vanilla extract gives this recipe an excellent flavor – don't skip this step!
Egg
I use an egg to help bind this recipe; this is especially essential with gluten-free baking.
Coconut oil
To fry my churros, I prefer coconut oil for its high smoke count and subtly sweet flavor. Canola oil or peanut oil would work just as well.
Cinnamon
Though optional, I highly recommend adding a bit of cinnamon to your finished churros.
Frying tips
- Fry your churros at 350°F or 180°C for an even crisp.
- For a classic churro shape, pipe them through a star tip.
- Roll your fried churros in the cinnamon sugar coating while they're still warm to help the mixture stick.
- Depending on how sweet you like your desserts, adjust the amount of erythritol in this recipe.
How to make keto cinnamon churros at home
Making these low-carb churros yourself does not have to be a hassle. Follow this step-by-step guide and learn how to make a batch of this delicious Mexican dessert right in your kitchen!
Step 1: Dissolve sweetener
Start by adding water, butter, and erythritol to a saucepan and heating over medium heat.
Let this mixture simmer until your erythritol has dissolved and the butter is melted.
Step 2: Form your dough
Next, remove the saucepan from the heat and add dry ingredients, including almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum.
Stir everything up until you've formed a dough.
Step 3: Cool and add extras
Once the dough has cooled slightly, add the vanilla extract and egg, stirring once more to combine.
Then, it's time to transfer dough for piping!
Step 4: Pipe and fry
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fit with a star tip for that classic churro shape.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Once your oil is hot and ready, begin piping 4-5-inch strips of churro dough into the oil.
I like to use scissors for a clean cut!
Fry your churros until they're crispy and golden brown, removing them using a slotted spoon.
Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to help soak up excess oil.
Step 5: Roll churros in cinnamon sugar topping
Mix a bit of granulated erythritol and cinnamon in a small bowl, then roll your warm churros in the mixture.
And with that, your keto cinnamon churros are ready to be devoured!
How to serve cinnamon churros
My keto churros are delicious on their own but can be amplified with a sweet and low-carb dipping sauce.
I recommend using a chocolate sauce like my sugar-free chocolate syrup or a blended strawberry sauce.
Other yummy options include my sugar-free caramel sauce or even my keto peanut butter sauce!
Don't forget to make a cup of sugar-free hot cocoa and dunk your churro in there to soak up that yummy chocolate.
Recipe variations
- Drizzle a sweet, buttery caramel sauce over your finished churros.
- Add a bit of lemon zest to your churro dough for a citrusy delight!
- Finish your churros with a dusting of keto powdered sugar.
Frequently asked questions
These are the questions I get the most about this easy churro recipe. If you have any more questions, please leave them in the comments below.
There are a few reasons why your churros aren't getting as crispy as you'd like them! Here are a few troubleshooting ideas:
1. Oil temperature: Ensure your oil temperature is hot enough for crispy churros - about 350 degrees F is preferred.
2. Not enough space: Make sure you pipe churro pieces far enough from each other so that they don't clump together.
3. Fry time: Churros should be a gorgeous golden brown before they're removed from the hot oil. This signals that they're nice and crispy!
4. Dough consistency: The firmer the dough, the crispier the churro. Try adding a bit more flour to your churro dough if the consistency is too wet.
Mexican and Spanish churros are similar desserts with a few key differences. Spanish churros include simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt, while Mexican churros often add sugar and cinnamon.
For serving, Mexican churros are any-time street food served with caramel, dulce de leche, or chocolate dipping sauce.
Spanish churros are less sweet and are often eaten as a snack or as a breakfast food. They can also be served with a cup of thick hot chocolate!
Like this cinnamon churros recipe? Try these!
Inspired by these delicious churros? Celebrate keto dessert cuisine with these low-carb dessert recipes:
- Keto Snowball Cookies are light and buttery with a subtle almond flavor.
- Keto Candied Pecans have a crunchy (and delicious!) cinnamon sugar coating.
- Coffee Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake is rich and chocolatey with a touch of espresso.
- Keto Gingerbread Muffins are perfectly spiced for an unbelievably festive flavor.
- Keto Shortbread Cookies are made with five simple ingredients for a delicious holiday treat.
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Recipe
Keto Cinnamon Churros
Ingredients
For the Churro Dough:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional, but helps with texture
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- coconut oil for frying or another keto-friendly oil
For the Coating:
- 2 tablespoon granulated erythritol
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, and erythritol. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer and the butter is melted.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and xanthan gum (if using). Stir until a dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the churro dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Heat the coconut oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. You'll need enough oil to submerge the churros.
- Pipe 4-5 inch strips of dough into the hot oil. Use scissors or a knife to cut the dough cleanly from the piping tip.
- Fry the churros until they're golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated erythritol and ground cinnamon (for coating). Roll the warm churros in the mixture to coat them evenly
Notes
- When frying the churros, make sure the oil is hot enough (around 350°F or 180°C) to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
- Use a star-shaped piping tip to pipe the churro dough for that classic churro appearance. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a sturdy plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
- It's best to roll the churros in the erythritol and cinnamon coating while they are still warm to help the mixture stick to the surface.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the coating by adding more or less erythritol to suit your taste.
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Nutrition
Additional Info
Notes on Nutritional Information
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Larry Trop
In your Faq section you suggest a temperature of 350 degrees Celsius. instead of Fahrenheit.
The Low Carb Cook
You are right! Thank you for letting me know - I fixed it.
Scarlett Nolan
Your recent work has been a source of inspiration. Thank you for consistently delivering quality content. Looking forward to more!