Description
Crispy, sweet baklava cups made easily in an air fryer. A quick and delicious dessert with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Cut phyllo sheets into 12 squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Brush each square with melted butter and layer 3 squares in a muffin tin, overlapping slightly.
- Mix nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Spoon 1 tbsp mixture into each phyllo cup.
- Press down lightly and fold edges inward to form cups.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Heat honey, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Drizzle warm syrup over baklava cups. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Adjust nuts to your preference (walnuts, pistachios, or a mix).
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: air fryer baklava, baklava cups, quick baklava, phyllo dessert