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Luqaimat Stuffed Churros – 40% Lighter

Crispy Gulf-style dumpling meets Spanish churro in this Dubai-trending dessert, stuffed with spiced date paste and drizzled in date syrup. Our Fat Switch swaps deep frying for air-crisping and uses date nectar instead of clarified butter, slashing 230 calories (40%) while keeping every drop of indulgence.

25m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Servings

345

Calories

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 cup cornstarch
✓ 1 tbsp granulated sugar
✓ 1/2 tsp salt
✓ 3/4 cup boiling water
✓ 1 whole egg + 2 tbsp aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)
✓ 1 tbsp avocado oil spray (for air fryer)
✓ 1 tsp ground cardamom (for dough dusting)
✓ 100g Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
✓ 2 tbsp tahini
✓ 1/2 tsp cinnamon
✓ 6 tbsp pure date nectar (or date syrup)
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1 tbsp crushed pistachios (for garnish)
✓ Pinch of sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Date Filling: Blend or finely chop Medjool dates with tahini, cinnamon, and sea salt until a thick paste forms (about 2 minutes). If too dry, add 1 tsp water. Divide into 8 small balls (about 1.5 tsp each), flatten slightly, and refrigerate on parchment for 10 minutes.

2. Make Churro Dough: Whisk flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Slowly pour boiling water while stirring with a wooden spoon until a hot, thick batter forms (like thick pancake batter). Let cool for 2 minutes until handleable.

3. Bind Dough Base: In a small bowl, whisk egg + aquafaba together. Fold gently into cooled dough until just combined; do not overmix. Dough should be slightly sticky but holdable.

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4. Pipe Churro Shells: Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Using parchment paper as a guide, pipe 4-inch-long churro strips directly onto parchment (makes 8 strips). Chill for 5 minutes to firm edges.

5. Stuff and Seal: Place one date ball at the center of each churro. Using a small offset spatula, carefully fold each churro lengthwise over the filling and gently press edges to seal, creating a log shape. Work quickly so dough stays warm and flexible.

6. Air-Fry to Crispy Perfection: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Arrange stuffed churros in basket in a single layer, seam-side down. Lightly spray with avocado oil. Air-fry for 9–11 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until deep golden and crispy on all sides.

7. Warm Glaze: While churros cook, whisk date nectar with vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat for 1–2 minutes until warm and slightly thickened (do not boil).

8. Glaze and Garnish: Transfer hot air-fried churros to a shallow bowl. Drizzle warm date nectar glaze generously over churros, turning gently to coat all sides. Sprinkle crushed pistachios and a pinch of cardamom while glaze is still wet. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories345 kcal

Protein9g

Carbohydrates58g

Fat9g

🏷️ Tags

#air fryer luqaimat recipe#low-calorie date desserts#Gulf fusion churros

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