Keto Cinnamon Churros (Crispy & Low Carb)

When you need the ultimate comfort food, my crispy-fried cinnamon sugar churros will do the trick. Fair churros, but this time totally keto!

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Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Churros

Fried to perfection: With every bite that you take, the keto churros fried in coconut oil will give you that satisfying crunch.

Quick to make: You will be able to win this dessert in just 15 minutes!

Low-carb and keto-friendly: With keto alternatives, my churros will use almond flour and erythritol to make this dessert guilt free.

Fried and sugar-coated: Churros are an all time fair food and these are just like the churros you know and love, but sugar-free and covered in cinnamon sugar.

Pairs with sweet dipping sauces: They’re perfect with sweet dipping sauces, from rich chocolate ganache to smooth, buttery caramel.

Ingredients In Cinnamon Churros

Here’s everything you need to make my perfectly sweet cinnamon sugar churros:

Gluten-free flour: Mixed with almond and coconut flour, these keto churros are fantastic. For all your keto baking needs, both are great low carb flour alternatives.

Keto sweetener: With this recipe, the granulated erythritol will bake just like your everyday sugar, but sweeter and keto friendly.

Note: If you’re new to keto baking, take a look at my guide to the best keto sweeteners to find the one you like most.

Baking powder and xanthan gum: A small amount of baking powder helps the churros puff up, while xanthan gum makes a big difference in texture. It’s my go-to ingredient for better gluten-free baking.

Butter: Unsalted butter adds rich flavor and boosts the fat content, which is perfect for keto churros.

Vanilla: Vanilla extract brings everything together and adds warmth to the flavor. It’s a small step, but definitely worth it.

Egg: The egg helps bind the dough, which is especially important in gluten-free recipes.

Coconut oil: I like using coconut oil for frying because it handles high heat well and adds a mild sweetness. Canola or peanut oil also work if you prefer.

Cinnamon
Optional, but highly recommended. A little cinnamon takes the finished churros to the next level.

Frying Tips

• Keep the oil at 350°F (180°C) so the churros cook evenly and turn crispy.
• Use a star piping tip to get that classic churro shape.
• Roll the churros in cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm so the coating sticks well.
• Adjust the amount of erythritol based on how sweet you like your desserts.

How To Make Keto Cinnamon Churros At Home

You can easily learn to make low-carb churros without much hassle. Use this guide to make this delicious Mexican dessert in your kitchen!

Step 1: Dissolve sweetener

The first step is to heat in a medium saucepan water, butter, and erythritol. Let the mixture heat until the erythritol dissolves and the butter melts.

Step 2: Dough Formation

Then, take the saucepan off the heat and then add the dry ingredients, which contain almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum. At this point, the mixture is still a little soft.

Step 3: Cooling and Additional Ingredients

If the dough is still warm, let it cool down a little before incorporating the vanilla extract and egg. Then, the dough can be piped!

Step 4: Piping and Frying

For the churros to take their authentic shape, pipe the dough into a star tip piping bag. While doing this, warm up oil in a deep pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is ready, pipe dough into 4-5 inch long churros directly into the hot oil.

I prefer using scissors to achieve a neat cut! Fry the churros until they achieve a crisp texture on the outside and a golden brown color, and then remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon.

Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Step 5: Cinnamon sugar coating for your churros

In a small bowl mix a little granulated erythritol with cinnamon, then roll your churros in the mixture as they come out warm from the oven. Voila, your keto churros are now ready to eat.

How To Serve Cinnamon Churros

These keto churros are amazing as is, but you can take it to the next level with a sugar-free and low-carb sauce for dipping. You can try a sauce made with blended strawberries, but I prefer to use my sugar-free chocolate syrup for a chocolate churro.

Make sugar free hot chocolate and dip those churros for a cozy treat and for an added chocolatey touch.

Recipe Variations

• Over the warm churros, you can drizzle a buttery sweet keto caramel sauce.
• A little lemon zest can be added to your churro dough as a fresh, citrusy surprise.
• To complete your churros, you can add a sprinkle of powdered erythritol as a finishing touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

These and others are the most common questions I have received on this recipe. If you want to add something, feel free to contact me in the comments.

Why aren’t my cinnamon churros as crispy as I want?

Churros not turning out as crispy as you want? Consider these ideas:

1. Oil temperature: Ensure to always keep your oil temperature at 350°F so the churros always come out crispy.  

2. Not enough space: When you pipe the churros, keep enough space between each churro so that the pieces don’t puff together.  

3. Fry time: Patience is key! I promise that the churros will be done at that point, and they need to be a rich, glowing golden before you go to take them out.  

4. Dough consistency: Churros that are firmer tend to be crispier. If the consistency is too wet, consider adding just a bit more flour to the dough.  

What is the difference between Mexican and Spanish churros?

Churros al estilo español and churros al estilo mexicano are two types of churros. While the Spanish churros use a more simple recipe of just flour, water, and a pinch of salt, the Mexican churros take it a step further by incorporating sugar and cinnamon as well.

Servings

In Mexico, churros are an any time street food and are served with dipping sauces like caramel, dulce de leche, or chocolate.

An additional beverage of thick hot chocolate is also common. Spanish churros are less sweet than others, and are typically consumed during breakfast or as an occasional snack.