Description
A quick and easy version of traditional baklava made in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of water
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
- Add another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with butter.
- Spread a layer of the walnut mixture on the dough.
- Fold the phyllo over to cover the filling and brush with butter.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and place in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine honey and water, and bring to a boil.
- Pour the honey mixture over the baklava bites once they are done.
Notes
- Keep the phyllo dough covered while working to prevent it from drying out.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve warm for best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: air fryer baklava bites, easy baklava, air fryer dessert