Easy Air Fryer Lemon Bars

These Easy Air Fryer Lemon Bars are tangy, sweet, and perfectly buttery, with a crisp crust and luscious lemon filling. Quick to make in the air fryer, they’re a refreshing dessert that’s bright, zesty, and irresistible!

Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with these Easy Air Fryer Lemon Bars!

With a crisp, buttery crust and a luscious, zesty lemon filling, these bars are quick to make, wonderfully refreshing, and ideal for dessert, afternoon treats, or a bright addition to any gathering.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes using your air fryer.
• Bright & Tangy Flavor: The lemon filling is perfectly zesty and refreshing.
• Buttery, Crispy Crust: Provides the ideal texture contrast to the smooth filling.
• Perfect Portion Size: Easy to cut into bars for serving or snacking.
• No Oven Required: Make a delicious dessert even when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.

Ingredients Needed

• All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the crust.
• Powdered Sugar: Adds a delicate sweetness.
• Butter: Provides richness and a flaky texture to the crust.
• Eggs: Helps to set the mixture and add a creamy texture.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the lemon filling.
• Lemon Juice: Bright, tart flavor which is the star of the show in lemon bars.
• Lemon Zest: Adds an extra punch of lemony flavor.
• Salt: A pinch in the crust offsets the sweetness and enhances the flavor profile.
• Cornstarch: Helps to thicken the lemon filling

How To Make Easy Air Fryer Lemon Bars

Step One: Start by making the crust. Mix the flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Then add the butter and mix well until the mixture is coarse crumbs.

Step Two: Spread the mixture into a sprayed pan and press firmly into an even layer over the pan’s bottom and slightly up on the sides. Place into the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes until firmed up. Then place into the air fryer for 15-20 minutes at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, until golden brown.

Step Three: While the shortbread is cooking, fill the lemon in a large bowl. Mix the eggs, sugar, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and salt.

Step Four: Place the filling into the crust and bake until the filling is firm to the touch. Set cook time for 10-12 minutes at air fryer temperature of 300 degrees F, using air fryer setting.

Easy Air Fryer Lemon Bars Recipe Tips

• Use room temperature eggs and butter: This helps the filling mix smoothly and the crust stay tender.
• Zest before juicing: Always zest your lemons first to capture maximum flavor for the filling.
• Line the pan or dish: Use parchment paper or a silicone liner for easy removal and cleanup.
• Check doneness carefully: The filling should be slightly firm but still jiggly in the center when done.
• Cool completely before cutting: Allow the bars to cool fully for clean, neat slices that hold their shape.

Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions

• Storing: Store cooled lemon bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This keeps the filling firm and the crust crisp.
• Freezing: Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
• Reheating: Warm chilled lemon bars in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes or briefly in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to refresh their texture and flavor.

Easy Air Fryer Lemon Bars Recipe Faqs

Can I make lemon bars without an air fryer? Yes! Bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20–25 minutes for the crust, then pour in the filling and bake an additional 15–20 minutes.

How do I know when the lemon bars are done? The filling should be slightly firm but still have a gentle jiggle in the center. It will continue to set as it cools.

Can I use bottled lemon juice instead of fresh lemons? Fresh lemon juice is preferred for the best flavor and brightness, but bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch.

How should I store leftover lemon bars? Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze lemon bars? Yes! Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

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