Ready-made shortcrust cookies cooked in an air fryer are quick to prepare and ready in minutes
These flower-shaped cookies, enriched with pistachio crumbs and covered in dark chocolate, are perfect for a delicious snack or to accompany a cup of tea or coffee.
Thanks to the air fryer, cooking is faster than traditional oven baking, and the result is surprising: cookies crispy on the outside, crumbly on the inside and with an irresistible contrast between the sweetness of the shortcrust and the intensity of the dark chocolate.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: About 20 cookies
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for ready-made shortcrust cookies in an air fryer:
- 1 roll ready-made shortcrust pastry
- 1.4 oz dark chocolate
- to taste pistachio crumbs
Tools for ready-made shortcrust cookies in an air fryer:
- 1 Air fryer kasanova
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Cookie cutter
- 1 Air fryer paper
Steps for preparing and cooking ready-made shortcrust cookies in an air fryer:
Unroll the ready-made shortcrust pastry and use a flower-shaped or round cookie cutter to cut the pastry. Re-knead the various scraps, then roll out a thin sheet like the original roll with a rolling pin and cut out more shapes. Re-knead the pastry until you use it all (we made 20 flowers, but the number may vary based on the size of your cookie cutter).
Line the air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper, then place the shortcrust flowers on top. Add pistachio crumbs on top, pressing slightly with your hands to make them stick. Cook at 356°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes, checking for a golden color.
Once cooked, place the shortcrust cookies on a serving plate. Chop the dark chocolate and melt it either in a bain-marie or in the microwave, put it in a piping bag, and then decorate the cookies. While the chocolate is still warm, add more pistachio crumbs so that they adhere well to the chocolate.
Let the chocolate cool completely, then serve your ready-made shortcrust cookies cooked in an air fryer.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I use instead of pistachio crumbs?
Hazelnut crumbs, almonds, or mixed dried fruits in pieces.
Can I substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate?
Sure, you can also use white chocolate.
Can I bake them in a traditional oven instead of an air fryer?
Yes! Bake them in a static oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 12-15 minutes, checking for a golden color.
