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Cinnamon sugar churros with diced mango, chamoy, Tajín, and tamarind candy ingredients

How to Make Churros Locos Like a Mexican Street Vendor


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  • Author: Laura HRecipes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 churros 1x

Description

Classic churros meet salty, spicy, fruity toppings in this wildly fun Mexican street treat. Each bite is crispy, tangy, and irresistibly sweet with chamoy, Tajín, and mango.


Ingredients

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1 cup (240 ml) water

4 Tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter

1 Tbsp granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1/2 cup cinnamon sugar

1/4 cup chamoy

2 Tbsp Tajín

1/2 cup diced fresh mango (or pineapple/strawberry)

1/4 cup tamarind candies

2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk (optional)

Optional toppings: crushed cookies, fruity cereal, toasted coconut, mini marshmallows, dairy-free caramel


Instructions

1. Combine water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a gentle boil.

2. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once until smooth dough forms.

3. Cool for 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until glossy and pipeable.

4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy pot.

5. Pipe 6-inch churros into oil; snip ends and fry 2 minutes per side.

6. Drain briefly, then roll in cinnamon sugar while warm.

7. Place churros on a tray; drizzle with chamoy, sprinkle Tajín, add fruit and candies.

8. Finish with condensed milk or other toppings of choice. Serve immediately.

Notes

For vegan version: replace butter with refined coconut oil and eggs with flax “eggs”.

Gluten-free: use 1:1 blend with xanthan gum.

To store: keep plain churros in an airtight container and reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Prep toppings ahead for easy assembly at parties.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 loaded churro
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 11
  • Sodium: 140
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 45