Air Fryer Sopapillas
Air Fryer Sopapillas combine flour, baking powder, butter, and warm water; air fry at 370°F for 12 minutes until puffy and golden, then drizzle with honey.
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Method
- 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.
Pro 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 the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 12 minutes. The same dish takes about 20 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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