STRUFFOLI in AIR FRYER, typical Neapolitan Christmas treats with a lighter but still tasty cooking method, perfect to serve after lunch or as a snack.
The STRUFFOLI in AIR FRYER are that Christmas miracle that allows you to enjoy the most iconic dessert of Naples without turning the kitchen into a fry shop.
I prepared them for a snack just yesterday, the scent of honey everywhere, and zero guilt: the magic of the air fryer is that they cook in a few minutes, stay golden and crunchy but much lighter than traditional fried struffoli. And yes, all the typical ingredients of the traditional version are there: honey, colorful sprinkles, lemon… only here you don’t have to fry anything!
They are perfect after lunch, ideal for the Christmas holidays when you need a quick and irresistible “alla Napoletana” dessert, but with a modern cooking method that doesn’t make you run away when you see the oil. And the best part? The dough is the classic struffoli one: soft, fragrant, easy to prepare even if it’s your first time. Just form the balls, air fryer, warm honey… and off you go, the bowl disappears in five flat minutes.
Follow me in the kitchen today with struffoli in air fryer.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Air Frying, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2 3/8 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- lemon zest
- Half lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons dry white wine
- 10 1/2 oz honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl with a tablespoon of sugar and the baking soda, add the lemon zest, juice, the melted butter, and mix.
Add the eggs and the yolk, the white wine, mix again, and work the dough well.
Divide the dough into pieces and form little rolls, cut them into pieces, roll them in your hands and place them on the counter, put a portion in the fryer, oil well, and cook at 375°F for 5 minutes then turn them and cook for another 5 minutes.
Place them on a plate and sprinkle with oil and granulated sugar, add the colored sprinkles, and serve.
Bon appétit
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STRUFFOLI in AIR FRYER
Clever Tips
Brush lightly with oil: just a drizzle for a perfect golden color without frying.
Do not overload the basket: they cook better if not crowded.
Warm, not boiling, honey: this way it sticks well and doesn’t harden.
Add candied orange for a super Christmasy touch like in the original Neapolitan recipe.
Let them rest for 1 hour: they become even better!
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FAQ STRUFFOLI in AIR FRYER
Can I prepare struffoli in air fryer in advance?
Yes, in fact they get better after a few hours because they absorb the honey better.
How to make them even lighter?
Use liquid honey, reduce the sugar slightly in the dough, and brush the basket with a little oil.
Can I make them lactose-free?
Of course: just use lactose-free butter or replace it with oil.
Can they be frozen?
Better not: honey doesn’t hold up well to freezing.
How many servings does this make?
With a standard dose about 6 servings… or 2 if you have greedy friends.
