Description
A crispy, nutty dessert made with pistachios and phyllo dough, cooked in an air fryer for a lighter version of traditional baklava.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 10 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F.
- Blend pistachios, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a food processor.
- Brush phyllo sheets with melted butter, layering them in the air fryer basket.
- Sprinkle nut mixture between every two layers.
- Cut baklava into squares before cooking.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle honey over warm baklava.
Notes
- Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model.
- Let baklava cool slightly before serving for crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern