Chocolate Castagnole in Air Fryer, a delicious and original twist on the classic Carnival dessert, perfect for those who love the intense taste of chocolate.
These castagnole are prepared without traditional frying, but with the air fryer, making them lighter and easier to make. The dough is enriched with bitter cocoa for a bold and balanced taste by the sweetness of powdered sugar and the scent of orange zest, which adds a perfect citrus note.
If you’re looking for a Carnival dessert without too much guilt, this recipe is for you! Thanks to cooking in the air fryer, you’ll get castagnole that are soft inside and slightly crispy outside, without the need for deep frying. Moreover, the preparation is very simple: it takes few ingredients to obtain a compact and moldable dough, ready to be cooked in a few minutes.
Chocolate castagnole are perfect to enjoy as an afternoon snack or to serve during Carnival parties, perhaps accompanied by a cup of hot chocolate or mascarpone cream for an even more indulgent touch. Additionally, this recipe can be easily customized: you can add chocolate chips, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a soft heart of spreadable cream.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the dedicated contact form at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 14 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Carnival
- Energy 120.10 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.49 (g) of which sugars 8.99 (g)
- Proteins 3.02 (g)
- Fat 4.17 (g) of which saturated 2.48 (g)of which unsaturated 1.60 (g)
- Fibers 1.11 (g)
- Sodium 41.65 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 25 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Chocolate Castagnole
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs (medium)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps orange zest
Tools
- Kitchen Scale
- Stand Mixer
- Pastry Board
- Scraper
- Air Fryer
Recipe for Chocolate Castagnole
Start preparing the chocolate castagnole by placing all the recipe ingredients in the stand mixer’s bowl.
Knead with a spiral hook at medium speed until the dough is fully combined: this will take about 10 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a floured pastry board and knead it for a couple more minutes.
You should obtain a smooth, non-sticky ball.
Let it rest covered for about ten minutes.
Divide the dough into portions of 25 or 30 g: with these amounts, you’ll get about 14.
Give each piece of dough a spherical shape by rolling it like a meatball.
Preheat the air fryer to 392°F.
Place the castagnole in the basket and cook for 4 minutes (halfway through cooking).
Open the basket, turn them over and cook for another 4 minutes (so they should cook for a total of 8 minutes).
Add the zest of an untreated orange to the powdered sugar.
Mix with a spoon until the zest is evenly distributed in the sugar.
All that’s left is to cover the chocolate castagnole with orange-flavored powdered sugar.
Put them all in a bowl and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Chocolate Castagnole
Check this section to clear your doubts, if you can’t find the answer to your question comment or write me using the form below.
Also try Chocolate Chiacchiere.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I bake them if I don’t have an air fryer?
Absolutely! You can bake the castagnole in a static oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes, or in a convection oven at 338°F for the same time.
How can I store chocolate castagnole?
The castagnole can be stored in a hermetic container at room temperature for 2-3 days. To keep them soft longer, add a piece of apple to the container.
Can I make chocolate castagnole without butter?
Yes, you can substitute the butter with 50 g of vegetable oil for a lighter dough. Plain yogurt can also be a good alternative for a soft texture.
Find all recipes made with the air fryer in the section Air Fryer Recipes
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