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vegan baklava in air fryer
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Vegan Baklava in air fryer

Learn to make the Mediterranean delight, baklava in air fryer with minimal effort. Best part, it is vegan too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: air fryer baklava, baklava, vegan baklava in air fryer
Author: bhavana bhatia

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • baking trays I have used a metal baking tin of size 15x20cm
  • Aluminium foil
  • Blender /Vitamix / food processor
  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 15-18 filo pastry sheets i have cut 4-5 full size pastry sheets to get 15-18 pastry sheets that I have used for a small baking tin of the size 15x20 cm.
  • ⅓ cup olive oil i have used extra virgin olive oil
  • 11/2 cup mixed nuts (cashews/almonds/walnuts) coarsely chopped,adjust according to the size of the baking sheet/tin
  • ⅓ cup sugar can use raw sugar
  • ½ cup water for sugar syrup
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice for sugar syrup
  • 2 tablespoon rose petals for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon pistachios chopped.for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep the nut mix
  • Grind the nuts in a food processor, keep it aside.
  • Prepare the Sugar Syrup:
  • Combine water, sugar, and a few drops of lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until it thickens a bit.
  • Assemble the Baklava:
  • Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (355°F).
  • Line up 5-6 phyllo pastry sheets in an air fryer-safe tray, lightly brushing olive oil between each sheet. (i have used the ikea steel lunch box , size 15x21 cm)
  • Add the Nut Filling:
  • Spread half of the finely chopped nut mixture evenly over the first set of pastry sheets.
  • Layer More Pastry Sheets:
  • Layer an additional 5-6 phyllo sheets on top of the nut mixture, ensuring to brush each layer with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the nut mixture on top and layer with the last set of phyllo sheets (5-6 layers), brushing with olive oil.
  • Cut and Cook:
  • Slice the layered baklava with a sharp knife into your preferred shapes (squares or diamond shapes), ensuring the layers of filo pastry stay intact.
  • Coat the top layer generously with olive oil and then cover the tray with aluminum foil.
  • Air Fry the Baklava:
  • Put the tray in the air fryer that has been preheated, and cook at 180°C (355°F) for 17-18 minutes, while covered with foil.
  • Uncover after 17-18 minutes and air fry for another 5-6 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
  • Sprinkle the syrup and garnish on top.
  • After cooking the baklava, take it out of the air fryer and quickly pour the cooled sugar syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
  • Add chopped pistachios and dried rose petals as a lovely final touch.
  • Cool and Serve:
  • Allow the baklava to cool completely, letting the syrup absorb fully before serving.

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