Turn crumpets into delicious air fryer bites that taste like churros with simple recipe

By Zahna Eklund, Social News Reporter

You can turn crumpets into delicious churro-style bites (stock photo) (Image: Getty)

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 the snacks onto a plate and liberally drizzle with chocolate syrup or melted chocolate spread to enjoy what Elli has declared "one of the best things" she's ever whipped up in her air fryer.

She hyped the creation in her upload, stating: "Not all viral recipes are actually good ... but I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that this was one of the BEST things I've eaten and made in my air fryer. MAKE IT NOW."

The inventive recipe has left followers eager to test it out, with one individual mentioning they can't wait to grab some crumpets to try it themselves.

Another commenter piped up with a suggestion, claiming bagels can also elevate the dish to new heights. One admiring fan confessed: "I'm not a particularly big fan of crumpets, but churros are divine, and I'm 1000% trying this!"

While another praised: "What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing."