What matters
Repeated tight twists thicken the centre and slow baking.
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Air fryer chocolate puff pastry twists
Air fryer chocolate puff pastry twists with a thin chocolate layer. Twist small pastry strips once and bake in two batches with space to expand.
Total time
47 min
Calories
214 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Twist once so the centre bakes through
Eight small twists make four snack servings. Preparation includes 5 minutes cooling. Keep pastry cold before shaping; a thick chocolate-hazelnut spread filling is not part of this version.
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Recipe
Air fryer chocolate puff pastry twists
Air fryer chocolate puff pastry twists with a thin chocolate layer. Twist small pastry strips once and bake in two batches with space to expand.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Lay cold pastry in a rectangle about 20 × 16 cm. Finely grate chocolate for a thin layer. Divide pastry into two rectangles about 20 × 8 cm.
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2
Mix and shape
Cover one rectangle with chocolate, place second over and press lightly. Cut eight strips. Twist each once in the middle and brush thinly with milk. Remove loose chocolate shavings so they cannot blow around.
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3
Bake and check doneness
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. On a suitable baking insert bake two batches of four about 12 minutes each at 170 °C. Leave room to expand. Twisted centres and undersides must be flaky and cooked, not doughy. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Cool and portion
Cool on a rack about 5 minutes. Melted chocolate can be very hot. Serve two twists each; finish any raw pastry before cooling.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer chocolate puff pastry twists
Serving guidance
Only pastry, chocolate and milk are included; glaze and icing sugar are excluded.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Milk chocolate is sweeter and melts differently; watch for escaping filling.
Add a little untreated orange zest over chocolate.
Nutrition per serving
214kcal
15.8 gCarbohydrates
2.3 gProtein
15.4 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer chocolate puff pastry twists
No, fine shavings suffice and keep chilled pastry firmer than warm melted filling.
Too many twists or thick layers slow baking. Twist loosely once and check the centre.
That is not equivalent. Water, sugar and fat change leakage, baking time and nutrition.
No, puff pastry needs room to rise. Timing explicitly includes separate batches.
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