What matters
Even small grease traces in bowl or whisk make whipping harder.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer coconut macaroons
Air fryer coconut macaroons with weighed egg white, sugar and desiccated coconut. Bake small mounds on a suitable tray in two batches until cooked inside.
Total time
52 min
Calories
164 kcal
Servings
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Small mounds without loose wafers
Twelve small macaroons make six servings. They are baked without wafers or chocolate. Timing includes two batches and 15 minutes of cooling to firm the soft pieces.
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Recipe
Air fryer coconut macaroons
Air fryer coconut macaroons with weighed egg white, sugar and desiccated coconut. Bake small mounds on a suitable tray in two batches until cooked inside.
Ingredients
6 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Weigh egg white precisely and beat in a grease-free bowl until foamy. Add sugar gradually and beat until glossy with soft peaks.
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2
Mix and season
Gently fold in coconut and lemon juice. Shape twelve small equal mounds. Place six spaced apart on a suitable shallow air fryer tray; do not use loose paper scraps. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Bake two batches about 12 minutes each at 160 °C. Watch browning early. Egg white must cook fully in the centre; extend gently if needed. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Cool on the tray about 15 minutes, then release carefully. Put in a clean tin only when cool; do not seal airtight while warm.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer coconut macaroons
Serving guidance
Two small macaroons make one serving; a chocolate base is not included.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Fold in fine orange zest for a different citrus note.
Decorate with melted chocolate after cooling fully; count it separately.
Nutrition per serving
164kcal
13.0 gCarbohydrates
2.2 gProtein
10.9 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 coconut macaroons
No, bake directly on a suitable tray and release once cool.
Sugar and egg white are still soft. Let them cool on their tray first.
Not unchanged, because sugar and moisture differ from unsweetened desiccated coconut.
Moist yes, liquid raw egg white no. Check cooking even with a golden surface.
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