If you like coconut and want something indulgent that’s quick to make, these Coconut Bon Bons are ideal — but beware… they’re irresistible and addictive. You’ll love their texture: soft inside and slightly crunchy outside.
There are very few ingredients and you can prepare them ahead of time since the mixture needs to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
You can enrich your Coconut Bon Bons with a chocolate coating to make them even more delicious, but I assure you they won’t disappoint even in their simplicity. They can be a unique dessert for a birthday party or served with a cup of coffee.
Cooking times are also quick and you can cook them in either an air fryer or the oven — just keep an eye on them during cooking. As soon as the surface becomes golden, they’re ready.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 13 Minutes
- Portions: 21
- Cooking methods: Air fryer, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Ingredients for 20/21 coconut bon bons
- 1 3/4 cups coconut flour or shredded (desiccated) coconut
- 2 egg whites (about 2.5 oz (70 g))
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
Recommended tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Kitchen scale
How to prepare the coconut bon bons
Steps
Preparation of the coconut bon bons
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for one hour.
After the resting time, take a small piece of the dough and shape it into balls, trying to compact them as much as possible.
Place the balls directly on the air fryer rack or on a baking tray if using the oven. Cook in the air fryer at 320°F for 13 minutes or in a preheated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes, until golden on the surface.
The bon bons are ready — let them cool and serve.
Ready to enjoy!
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Storage
Coconut bon bons can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days in a tin box or an airtight container. If it’s very hot, keep them in the refrigerator.
If you coat them in chocolate, store them in the fridge so the coating stays perfect and crunchy 🍫
Tips
⚠️ Important: strictly follow the measurements and respect the resting time in the fridge. The mixture won’t be workable at first, but after resting it will become compact and easy to shape 🥥
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I bake them in the oven?
Yes — in a preheated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes.
