A churro maker comes in two forms. Electric plate models bake six churros in molded slots from batter, while piping guns (churreras) press dough through a star-shaped disc into hot oil or onto a tray. The right choice depends on whether you want a baked or a fried result, how much storage you have and which tips or fillers come with it.

The six makers below include two electric plates and four hand presses. Sizes, wattage, materials and accessories come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these churro makers ourselves. Material and durability claims are the makers’ own.

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What to Look For

Feature Why it matters
Type Electric plates bake; piping guns shape dough for frying or baking
Material Stainless steel, ABS or nonstick plates change weight and cleaning
Discs and tips More discs mean more shapes and sizes
Extras Piping bags, filling needles and brushes add flexibility

Specs at a Glance

Churro maker Size and weight Type and power Notes
Nostalgia Taco Tuesday 9.53 x 9.33 x 3.46 in Electric plates; 600 W; 120 V Six slots; nonstick plates; 3 settings; recipe booklet
StarBlue SB-SW903 5 x 13 x 4 in; 3 lb Electric plates; 750 W; 110 V Stainless steel; nonstick coating; e-book recipes
Churrera with 8 discs 8.9 x 3.86 x 3.11 in; 9.5 oz Hand press ABS parts; 1-year warranty; 10+ recipe e-book
Booster handle kit 12.2 x 3.22 x 3.22 in; 10.2 oz Hand press Stainless nozzle; XL filling needle; piping bag; brushes
Spritz cookie press kit 13.78 x 2.56 x 8.07 in; 2.61 lb Hand press 304 stainless steel; discs, molds, nozzles and a pastry bag
THORNRISE 8.07 x 3.07 x 10.43 in; 10.6 oz Hand press 304 stainless steel; disassembles to clean

The 6 Best Churro Makers

1. Nostalgia Taco Tuesday Electric Churro Maker

A 600 watt, 120 volt plate maker, 9.53 by 9.33 by 3.46 inches, with six slots, nonstick plates, three settings and a recipe booklet. The maker describes it as baking churros without oil.

Suits: six baked churros at once. Strengths: a compact footprint and a recipe booklet. Weaknesses: you still have to pipe the batter in. Skip it if you want fried churros.

View Nostalgia Taco Tuesday Electric Churro Maker 6-Slot on Amazon

2. StarBlue Churro Maker SB-SW903

A 750 watt stainless steel plate maker, 5 by 13 by 4 inches and 3 pounds, with a nonstick coating, a heat-suppressing handle per the maker and a recipe e-book that also covers waffles and cookies.

Suits: an electric maker with a recipe e-book. Strengths: the higher wattage and a stainless build. Weaknesses: a limited warranty, with terms not listed. Skip it if you want a piping gun.

View StarBlue Churro Maker SB-SW903 Electric 750 W on Amazon

3. Churrera Churro Maker with 8 Discs

A 9.5 ounce piping press made of ABS with eight interchangeable discs, a piping tip, a handle, a 1-year warranty and a recipe e-book of more than ten recipes. The listing calls the parts dishwasher-cleanable.

Suits: trying different shapes. Strengths: eight discs and low weight. Weaknesses: plastic parts rather than metal. Skip it if you want an all-metal press.

View Churrera Churro Maker with 8 Discs ABS on Amazon

4. Churro Maker Kit with Booster Handle and XL Filler

A 12.2 inch press weighing 10.2 ounces with a stainless steel nozzle, booster handle, piping bag, large filling needle and cleaning brushes, plus a 9 by 2.5 inch barrel. Its fillings list includes chocolate and dulce de leche.

Suits: filled churros. Strengths: a filler and brushes in the kit. Weaknesses: the page title names one brand and the manufacturer field another. Skip it if you do not plan to fill churros.

View Churro Maker Kit with Booster Handle and XL Filler on Amazon

A 304 stainless steel press at 13.78 by 2.56 by 8.07 inches and 2.61 pounds. It comes with discs, molds, interchangeable nozzles and a reusable pastry bag for churros, cookies and porras.

Suits: a cook who also bakes cookies. Strengths: a full tool kit. Weaknesses: the heaviest press here. Skip it if you only want churros.

View Churro Maker and Spritz Cookie Press Kit 304 Stainless on Amazon

6. THORNRISE Churro Maker, 304 Stainless Steel

A 10.6 ounce stainless steel churrera, 8.07 by 3.07 by 10.43 inches, that disassembles for cleaning. The maker calls it a large-capacity press for family batches.

Suits: a simple all-metal press. Strengths: metal build at a light weight. Weaknesses: the listing gives no disc count. Skip it if you need a list of accessories.

View THORNRISE Churro Maker 304 Stainless Steel on Amazon

Care and Setup

  • Take presses apart and rinse them soon after use so dough does not dry in the discs.
  • Follow the maker’s directions for how much batter or dough to load.
  • Let electric plates cool fully before wiping them.
  • Check which parts the maker lists as dishwasher-cleanable.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overfilling the barrel so the handle strains.
  • Expecting a baking plate to give a fried texture.
  • Washing nonstick plates with abrasive pads.
  • Skipping the recipe, since dough thickness affects how it presses.

Churro Maker FAQ

Do I need oil?

Fried churros from a press need oil. The electric plate makers here are listed as oil-free baking.

Can I fill the churros?

The booster handle kit includes a large filling needle for it. Check the others for accessories.

The Short Version

For six baked churros, the Nostalgia. For a stainless plate maker, the StarBlue. For eight discs, the Churrera. For filling, the booster handle kit. For churros and cookies, the spritz press kit. For a simple metal press, the THORNRISE.