Air Fryer Pavlova
Air fryer pavlova has a crisp meringue shell and soft, marshmallowy center topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 Teaspoon cream of tartar or lemon juice
- 1 Cup white sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
To Garnish:
- fresh fruits sliced and washed
- 1 Cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Place the egg whites in a bowl and beat until quadrupled in volume.
- Add the cream of tartar and sugar gradually and keep beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in a tablespoon of sifted cornstarch using a rubber spatula.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 210°F.
- Spoon the meringue onto the parchment-lined air fryer tray and shape it into a circle with slightly raised edges.
- Air fry at 210°F for 45 minutes. Turn off the air fryer and leave the pavlova inside to cool completely before carefully transferring it to a serving plate.
- Top with a cup of whipped cream and fresh berries or fruit of your choice.
Notes
Keep everything grease-free: Even a small amount of fat or egg yolk can interfere with the egg whites whipping properly, so I make sure the bowl and beaters are completely clean before starting.
Add the sugar gradually: Don't dump it all in at once. Adding the sugar slowly while beating helps it dissolve into the egg whites and gives you a smoother, glossier meringue.
Check your air fryer's temperature range: This recipe needs a very low temperature, and air fryers can vary quite a bit. Make sure yours can maintain the temperature needed before starting.
Let it cool completely: This isn't the part to rush. Moving or topping the pavlova while it's still warm makes the delicate shell much easier to crack or collapse.
Add the toppings at the end: I wait until close to serving before adding whipped cream and fruit so the moisture doesn't start softening the meringue.
Add the sugar gradually: Don't dump it all in at once. Adding the sugar slowly while beating helps it dissolve into the egg whites and gives you a smoother, glossier meringue.
Check your air fryer's temperature range: This recipe needs a very low temperature, and air fryers can vary quite a bit. Make sure yours can maintain the temperature needed before starting.
Let it cool completely: This isn't the part to rush. Moving or topping the pavlova while it's still warm makes the delicate shell much easier to crack or collapse.
Add the toppings at the end: I wait until close to serving before adding whipped cream and fruit so the moisture doesn't start softening the meringue.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 50g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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