Six cups of angel food cake cubes are tossed gently with melted butter and air-fried in batches for 4 to 6 minutes.
The hot cubes go straight into sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt, so the coating sticks while the butter is still warm.
Why This Recipe Works
- Butter helps the edges brown and holds the cinnamon sugar.
- Air-frying in batches keeps the cubes from steaming.
- The light cake stays soft inside while the outside crisps.
- Tossing immediately means the sugar sticks.
A Short Batch Cycle
Each batch runs the same few minutes.
Start
Buttered cubes in a single layer
The air fryer already at 375°F.
Halfway
A shake of the basket
4 to 6 minutes
Cinnamon sugar
Tossed while the cubes are still hot.
How to Make It
Air fryer heated
Preheat an air fryer to 375°F.
Buttered cubes
Toss angel food cake cubes gently with melted unsalted butter.
Cinnamon sugar
Mix granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and fine salt.
Air-fried
Air-fry the buttered cake cubes in batches for 4 to 6 minutes, shaking once, until the edges are crisp and golden.
Tossed and served
Immediately toss the hot cubes in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve.
Ingredient Notes
- Angel food cake
- Six cups of 1-inch cubes, homemade or bought.
- Ground cinnamon
- One and a half teaspoons, mixed into the sugar.
Success Tips
- Toss the cubes gently so they keep their shape.
- Shake the basket once halfway through.
- Have the cinnamon sugar in a wide bowl before the first batch is done.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm in a bowl, with chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping if you like.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate
Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 day; re-crisp briefly before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this made from churro dough?
No, it uses cubes of angel food cake.
Can I make them ahead?
They keep up to a day airtight; re-crisp briefly before serving.
