Air Fryer Sopapillas
Air Fryer Sopapillas is made with all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons butter; air fry at 370°F for 12 minutes to serve 6. 195 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- 2
Add warm water and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
- 3
Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch squares or triangles.
- 4
Lightly spray both sides with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 5
Air fry at 370°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until puffed and golden brown.
- 6
Drizzle immediately with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Tip: The dough needs to be rolled thin enough to puff up dramatically in the air fryer. Make sure the air fryer is fully preheated.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~20 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Sopapillas at 370°F for 12 minutes. The dough needs to be rolled thin enough to puff up dramatically in the air fryer. Make sure the air fryer is fully preheated.
You need: 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed, ½ cup warm water, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar, cooking spray. This recipe serves 6 with 195 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Sopapillas takes 12 minutes total at 370°F. Drizzle immediately with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 6 and takes just 12 minutes at 370°F.
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