Air Fryer Baklava

Air Fryer Baklava is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. The Air Fryer creates a crispy and flaky crust, while the inside stays nice and moist.

Air Fryer Baklava is an amazing dessert! There is nothing better for dessert than a piece of Baklava served with a drizzle of honey.

If you have been looking for the perfect recipe for making Baklava in your Air Fryer, this one is so easy. But you get a getting, flaky and crispy dessert.

The flavors of the puff pastry, melted butter, walnuts, and pistachios are served it up with a sweetness from the honey, and it’s amazing and so easy to make.

There is nothing better! Everyone loves a great recipe for an Easy Air Fryer Dessert, and this will soon be the star of your dessert table and will look amazing in the upcoming holiday season.

If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Dessert Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CINNAMON STICKY BUNS, AIR FRYER CINNAMON CHURRO BITES, AIR FRYER APPLE PIE BOMBS, AIR FRYER BEST CHERRY TURNOVERS, and AIR FRYER NUTELLA CROISSANTS.

What Is Baklava?

Baklava is a pastry that is Greek or Turkish in descent and is prepared with flaky dough, usually prepared with filo pastry and filled with a sweet mixture of sweet nuts, honey, and other spices.

It’s really easy to make will rolled-out filo dough, either store-bought or homemade. And it’s a sweet pastry. The nuts that you can use vary from walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and even pecans. It is covered with another piece of filo dough, which makes it almost like a casserole dish.

And usually drizzled with butter and honey before serving.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Baklava

Baklava is a delicious treat that originated in Turkey. It is made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey. The most commonly used nuts are pistachios, walnuts, and almonds. Traditionally, baklava is made in a large pan and cut into small squares or triangles. However, it can also be made in an air fryer.

• Filo Dough
• Butter
• Chopped Walnuts
• Chopped Pistachios
• Granulated Sugar
• Honey
• Ground Cinnamon
• Lemon Zest
• Water
• Cooking Spray

How To Cook Baklava In The Air Fryer

Preheat the air fryer to 355 degrees F, air fryer setting. Grease a small baking dish that will fit inside your air fryer and set it aside.

In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped nuts and cinnamon to evenly coat.

Unroll your thawed filo dough. Trim the filo layers to fit your baking pan and set them aside covered by a damp cloth (this prevents the dough sheets from drying out).

Place two trimmed filo sheets into the bottom of the pan and brush the top with the melted butter. Repeat until there are 6-8 sheets total to form the bottom layer of the baklava. 

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture over the top of the filo layers and spread evenly. Follow by two more sheets of filo and brush the top with butter. Add another 2-3 tablespoons of the nut mixture and repeat the process until you have used up the nuts. For the final top layer, add two sheets of filo, brush with butter, and repeat until there are 6 sheets total. 

Use a knife to slice the baklava into squares or diamond shapes (this is done prior to baking to achieve cleaner cuts).

Bake in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of your pan until the filo pastry becomes a crispy, light golden brown and is cooked through.

While the baklava bakes, boil the sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Add the lemon zest and honey and simmer for 15- 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.

Remove the baklava from the air fryer and spoon the honey sauce over the top. Allow the baklava to cool before serving, enjoy!

Some Pro Tips:

• Filo can dry out very quickly, be sure to keep the dough fully covered with a damp cloth while working with it. 
• Store baklava in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.

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