Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for making meringue in an air fryer:
Air Fryer Meringue Cookies
#### Ingredients:
– 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
– Pinch of salt
#### Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Air Fryer:** Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes.
2. **Prepare the Meringue:** In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed using an electric mixer until they become foamy.
3. **Add Sugar:** Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites. Beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture becomes glossy. This might take around 6-8 minutes.
4. **Flavoring (Optional):** If using vanilla extract, gently fold it into the meringue mixture.
5. **Pipe or Spoon:** Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip or simply spoon dollops of the mixture onto a parchment-lined air fryer basket tray.
6. **Air Fry:** Place the meringue cookies in the preheated air fryer basket, leaving some space between them. Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue cookies are dry and crisp on the outside. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-browning.
7. **Cool:** Once done, carefully remove the meringue cookies from the air fryer basket and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
8. **Serve:** Enjoy the crispy, airy meringue cookies as is or use them to decorate other desserts.
### Tips:
– Make sure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry before whipping the egg whites to ensure maximum volume.
– Adding a pinch of cream of tartar to the egg whites before beating can help stabilize them and achieve a better meringue consistency.
– Avoid making meringue on humid days, as excess moisture can affect the texture and stability of the meringue.
– Store any leftover meringue cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days.
Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding different extracts or food coloring to the meringue mixture before piping. Enjoy your homemade air fryer meringue cookies!