Crispy Angel Cake Churro Bites Recipe – Easy Sweet Snack Dessert Idea
These crispy angel cake churro bites are a playful twist on a classic dessert! Light, airy angel food cake pieces fried until golden, then rolled in cinnamon sugar, make the perfect sweet snack for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a fun bite-sized treat.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan or air fryer
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Wire rack or parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 angel food cake (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter (melted) or neutral oil for frying
- Optional dips: chocolate sauce, caramel, whipped cream
Instructions
- Prep Cake: Cut angel food cake into bite-sized cubes (1–2 inches).
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
- Heat Oil: Preheat frying pan with butter/oil to 350°F (175°C), or preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Bites: Fry or air-fry cubes until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Coat Immediately: Toss hot bites in cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve: Place on wire rack or parchment to prevent sogginess. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Toss bites while warm for best sugar adhesion.
- Don’t overfry—cake cooks quickly and can burn.
- Use fresh cake for best texture; stale cake crumbles.
- Rest bites briefly on a rack to avoid greasiness.
- Customize with pumpkin spice, chocolate drizzle, or coconut flakes for creative twists.