Corn Muffin Churros Recipe

Name: Corn Muffin Churros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying (about 6 cups); 1 8 .5-ounce box corn muffin mix; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2/3 cup buttermilk; Chocolate sauce or dulce de leche, warmed, for dipping

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying (about 6 cups)
1 8 .5-ounce box corn muffin mix
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2/3 cup buttermilk
Chocolate sauce or dulce de leche, warmed, for dipping

1
Heat 3 inches of oil in a large, deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 340 degrees.
2
Combine the muffin mix, flour, sugar, baking powder and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl.
3
Stir in the eggs, orange zest and buttermilk and whisk until combined.
4
Transfer half the batter to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip (No.
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844) and pipe 4-inch-long churros into the oil, about 4 at a time.
6
(If you don't have a pastry bag, you can spoon the batter into the oil in lines.)
7
Fry until golden, about 15 seconds per side, turning once.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
9
Repeat with the remaining batter.
10
Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon with sugar to taste and sprinkle over the churros.
11
Serve warm with the chocolate sauce.
12
Photograph by Ellie Miller

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying (about 6 cups), 1 8 .5-ounce box corn muffin mix, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling, and more.

Yes, Corn Muffin Churros falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Corn Muffin Churros

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