Easy Air Fryer Baklava
A delightful, golden-brown dessert that’s flaky, nutty, and sweetened with honey, made in the air fryer for a lighter twist!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp Knife
- Pastry brush
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 12 phyllo dough sheets
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts, pistachios, or almonds
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Honey Syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon—set aside.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with melted butter. Repeat this with about 6-8 sheets (buttering each layer) to create a base.
- Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture on top, then layer another phyllo sheet over it, brushing with butter again. Repeat until all the nuts are used, finishing with a layer of phyllo.
- Cut the layered baklava into diamond shapes with your sharp knife—don’t skip this step, or you'll regret it!
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F.
- Place the baklava in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to cook in batches).
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- While the baklava is cooking, combine honey and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil to create the syrup.
- Once the baklava is done, drizzle the hot syrup over it and let it soak in.
- Serve warm and watch it disappear! Enjoy every sweet, flaky bite!
Nutrition
Serving: 2piecesCalories: 778kcalCarbohydrates: 125gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1072mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 7mg
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