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1. Making butter cookies for Christmas using an air fryer
Ingredients for making butter cookies using an air fryer
- 1. 3ml vanilla essence
2. 1 chicken egg
3. 120 grams of flour
If you lack powdered sugar, you can grind or crush regular sugar to ensure all ingredients blend well.
Essential tools needed: Air fryer, bowl, spoon, whisk, parchment paper, flour sieve, egg beater, cookie mold.
Steps to make butter cookies for Christmas:
Step 1: Cut butter into small pieces, melt it using a double boiler or microwave. After melting, let it cool to room temperature until it solidifies again.
Step 2: Once the butter solidifies, add egg yolk and use a whisk to beat until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3: In a bowl, sift powdered sugar and continue mixing evenly.
Step 4: Blend the wheat flour evenly into the bowl, mix well until the ingredients blend together into a cohesive mass. Adjust the amount of flour according to the consistency of the dough.
Testing the flour quality: Put the flour in a pastry bag and squeeze. If the flour can be easily compressed, with smooth lines and no jagged edges or tears, then the flour meets the requirements.
Note: Avoid making the dough too sticky as it will be difficult to shape the cookies, and if the dough is too dry, it will make the cookies hard. If the dough is sticky, you can add more flour to make it drier, and if the dough is dry, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of egg yolks.
Step 5: Shape the cookies. You can shape the cookies into any shape you like. First, lay wax paper (or foil) to shape the cookies on it.
The simplest way to shape them is to mold the dough into a cylindrical shape, refrigerate for about 10 minutes, then remove and cut into pieces, about 1 cm thick.
Continuously knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable. This will ensure that the cookies have the right texture and consistency when baked.
If using molds, ensure the thickness of the cakes is consistent to prevent uneven baking.
Step 6: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for about 10 minutes. Once heated, place the cakes lined with parchment paper in the fryer and bake for 10 minutes at 190°C.
When the cakes turn golden, reduce the temperature to 180°C and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the edges are slightly golden brown. Total baking time for air fryer cakes is approximately 13 minutes.
Note: After baking, leave the cakes in the fryer with the lid slightly open for 3-5 minutes to achieve crispiness.
2. How to make Christmas cupcakes using an air fryer
Ingredients for air fryer cupcakes:
Ingredients for the cake part:
- - 100 ml unsweetened fresh milk
- 140 gr all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 70 gr sugar
- 1 egg
- 200 gr butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 tube of vanilla powder)
Ingredients for the frosting:
- - 200 gr whipping cream
- 20 gr sugar
Equipment needed: Air fryer, cake molds, piping bag
Steps to make Christmas cupcakes:
Step 1: Steam or microwave to melt the butter, then add fresh milk. Stir the butter and milk until they blend together.
Step 2: Sift flour and baking powder into another bowl, add sugar, and mix well.
Step 3: Mix 1 egg into the butter-milk mixture, add ½ teaspoon vanilla, and stir vigorously until the egg, butter, milk mixture is well combined without lumps.
Step 4: Line parchment paper in cake molds, scoop batter into each mold.
Step 5: Preheat the air fryer to 160°C for 10 minutes. Once heated, place each cake into the fryer, maintain the temperature at 160°C, and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Prepare the frosting while waiting for the cakes to cool.
Mix sugar into whipping cream, use an egg beater to beat until the mixture thickens, then stop. Put this mixture into a piping bag and place it in the refrigerator.
Step 7: Once the cakes in the air fryer are cooked, let them cool and then spread the frosting on top to complete the cupcake.
3. How to make sponge cake for Christmas using an air fryer
Ingredients for making sponge cake with an air fryer:
- - 250 grams of flour
- 3 eggs
- 200 grams of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 50 ml of fresh milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Prepare the following tools: Air fryer, bowl, egg beater, flour sieve, parchment paper, mixing bowl
Steps to make sponge cake for Christmas:
Step 1: Put butter and sugar into a large bowl and use a whisk to beat until the mixture is fluffy and smooth. Then, add eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and continue beating with a mixer.
Step 2: Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture, then use a spatula to mix well.
Step 3: Proceed to spread a thin layer of butter inside the mold and pour the mixture evenly into the mold. Greasing the mold prevents sticking.
Step 4: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 10 minutes. Then, place the cake mold in the air fryer and set the baking temperature to 150°C for 30 minutes.
Step 5: To check if the cake is done, you can use a toothpick inserted into the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. Now, remove the cake and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Above are the recipes for 3 Christmas cakes made with an air fryer, incredibly easy for you to try. Wishing you a warm and peaceful Christmas season with your loved ones and family.
