What matters
A thin even layer chills faster than a tall block of semolina.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer cinnamon semolina slices
Air fryer semolina slices with milk and cinnamon sugar. Cook a firm semolina mixture, chill until sliceable, then cut and bake in two batches.
Total time
2 hr 3 min
Calories
132 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Let semolina set before slicing
Eight slices make four small desserts. Preparation includes 15 minutes cooling and at least 60 minutes in the refrigerator. Warm semolina cannot be placed in the basket as firm slices.
Air Fryer Recipes
Recipe
Air fryer cinnamon semolina slices
Air fryer semolina slices with milk and cinnamon sugar. Cook a firm semolina mixture, chill until sliceable, then cut and bake in two batches.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Bring milk and 10 g sugar to the boil. Sprinkle in semolina and stir about 3 minutes to a very firm mixture, heating about 5 minutes in total. Stir in 5 g butter.
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2
Mix and season
Spread in a shallow dish about 18 × 12 cm. Let steam off about 15 minutes and refrigerate at least 60 minutes. Cut eight rectangles and brush with remaining 5 g melted butter.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Bake two batches of four about 10 minutes each at 180 °C, spaced apart. Turn gently halfway. Only use firm cold slices; if they slump, chill longer first.
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4
Check and serve
Mix remaining 10 g sugar with cinnamon and lightly coat warm slices. Serve two each as a small dessert without extra compote.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer cinnamon semolina slices
Serving guidance
Cinnamon sugar is included; apple sauce or custard is not.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
With a plant drink reassess firmness because setting can differ.
Add a little lemon zest to the warm milk.
Nutrition per serving
132kcal
18.8 gCarbohydrates
3.9 gProtein
4.4 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 cinnamon semolina slices
Not as slices: chilling makes the mixture firm and sliceable.
The mixture was under-thickened or insufficiently chilled. Do not add extra milk.
Not in this recipe; cooking and chilling set the firm milk and semolina mixture.
The surface is drier and less evenly browned; inside they stay soft.
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