Looking for a snack that’s equal parts cheesy, sweet, and totally unforgettable? This Cheesy Churro Smokies recipe, created by the talented @aka.foodiedreams, takes Grimm’s Sizzlin’ Cheddar Smokies and wraps them in golden, cinnamon-sugar choux pastry for a fun mash-up that’s crispy, gooey, and guaranteed to impress. Perfect for parties, game days, or when you’re craving something over-the-top delicious, these handheld bites bring a sweet-and-savoury twist you didn’t know you needed.
Ingredients
- 6 Grimm’s Sizzlin’ Cheddar Smokies
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
For the cinnamon sugar churro coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine the butter, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir quickly and continuously until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot and forms a ball (about 1–2 minutes).
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5–10 minutes. Then beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until the batter is smooth, glossy, and pipeable.
- Pat the Grimm’s Sizzlin’ Cheddar Smokies dry and insert a skewer into each one.
- Transfer the choux batter to a piping bag with a star tip.
- Pipe the batter directly onto each skewered smokie, rotating as you go to coat evenly. Use a spoon to help smooth and seal the ends if needed.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the coated smokies with cooking oil and place them in the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and puffed.
- Immediately roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm. Drizzle with mayo, ketchup, mustard, or any other condiments you like!
