Nutella phyllo cigars in the air fryer will win you over at the first bite! An incredibly easy recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without making a mess and… without turning on the oven!
The phyllo dough, thin and light, transforms into a crispy and golden shell thanks to the quick cooking in an air fryer, while inside hides a soft and creamy core of Nutella. You only need a few ingredients: a roll of phyllo dough, a touch of oil or melted butter, and your favorite spread. In just 10 minutes, you will have delicious treats on the table that both adults and children will love!
This recipe is ideal for a last-minute snack, a dessert after dinner, or even as a tasty idea to serve at a party. You can customize them by adding chopped hazelnuts, a bit of powdered sugar on top, or serve them with a scoop of ice cream.
Without eggs, without yeast, and with quick cooking, they demonstrate that even with a few ingredients, you can create extraordinary desserts.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 cigars
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Nutella Phyllo Cigars in Air Fryer:
- 4 sheets phyllo dough
- as needed Nutella (about 1 teaspoon per cigar)
- as needed vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for Nutella Phyllo Cigars in Air Fryer:
- 1 Air Fryer kasanova
- 1 Piping Bag
- 1 Knife
- 1 Brush silicone
Steps for Preparing and Cooking Nutella Phyllo Cigars in Air Fryer:
On a work surface, lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with vegetable oil or melted butter, place a second sheet on top of the first and brush this one as well, continue stacking the sheets until they are all used.
Cut the phyllo dough sheets in half, stack them, in this way you’ll obtain 8 rectangles.
Place the Nutella in a piping bag with a small star nozzle, alternatively, you can use a teaspoon. On one end of the rectangle, place the Nutella, then fold the lateral edges inward and roll gently to form a cigar.
Repeat the same procedure with the other phyllo rectangles.
Place the cigars inside the air fryer, we recommend not using parchment paper but placing them directly on the rack for better cooking, brush with more oil or butter and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 8 minutes, if you have an air fryer with a single resistance, turn the cigars in the last two minutes of cooking for perfect cooking.
Allow the Nutella phyllo cigars to cool slightly, dust them with powdered sugar, and serve immediately.
If you like, you can add to the Nutella some chopped hazelnuts for a crunchy touch.
If you have guests, you can serve the cigars with some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips:
If you want even crunchier Nutella phyllo cigars in the air fryer, you can use two sheets at a time instead of just one.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How do you cook them in an air fryer?
Cook the cigars directly on the basket rack, without parchment paper, for better browning. If you use an air fryer with a single upper resistance, set it to 300°F (150°C) for 8 minutes, turning them in the last 2 minutes for even cooking.
Better with or without parchment paper?
Better without parchment paper: direct cooking on the rack ensures a crispier base and even browning. If you really want to use it, choose perforated parchment paper.
Can I bake them in the oven?
Yes! Bake them at 340°F (170°C) for 10-12 minutes in a static oven, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brushed with oil or melted butter.
What can I use instead of Nutella?
You can use pistachio cream, white chocolate, jam, or a light homemade ganache.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, you can store them raw in the refrigerator until a few hours before cooking. Serve them warm for the best taste.
Using corn oil or melted butter, what’s the difference?
Use vegetable oil if you want a more neutral, light, and crispy version, suitable for a vegan option; use butter if you want a richer and more indulgent taste with a more golden and pastry-like crumble.
