Cannoli in air frying

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2 September, 2025

Cannoli in air frying: a light, crispy and surprising classic

Reinventing an iconic dessert in healthier version

The Cannoli Sicilians They are one of those desserts that generate sighs just to name them. That mixture of soft ricotta cream And a shell crispy and gold It is able to transport anyone directly to a Palermo pastry. But of course, doing them at home implies frying in plenty of oil, something we don’t want. The good news: the air fryer Reaches the rescue, allowing to enjoy this classic Italo-American With less fat, less messy and without losing an apex of pleasure.

And we are not talking about a “commitment” version, but of a dessert that retains the crunchy texture Of the housings, a creamy filling that brushes the heavenly, and a finish so elegant that it will be perfect both in a snack with friends and in your Instagram feed.

Cannoli in air frying

Ingredients 🥄

For ricotta cream:

🧀 280 g of impastata ricotta (or well drained whole ricotta)
🧀 280 g of whole milk ricotta
🍚 100 g of granulated sugar
🌿 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
🌰 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
🧂 1 pinch of fine salt
🍊 1 teaspoon of orange zest (optional, but highly recommended)

For housings:

🌾 240 g of common wheat flour (+ extra to stretch)
🍚 40 g of granulated sugar
🌰 3/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
🧂 3/4 teaspoon of fine salt
🧈 85 g of cold butter without salt, in cubes
🥚 1 large egg clear
🍷 80 ml of dry white wine
🫒 Neutral oil spray (or light brushstroke)

To decorate:

🍫 Mini chocolate chips or crushed pistachios
❄️ Sugar icing to sprinkle

Step by step preparation 👩‍🍳

1. Ricotta cream

In a large bowl, mix the two ricottas with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and orange zest. Beat only the right thing for the mixture to be homogeneous and creamy (1–2 minutes). Cover with film and save in the fridge until the filling.

2. The dough

In another bowl, combines flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the cold butter and shred it with your fingers until you achieve a sandy texture with small lumps. Incorporates the clear and white wine, and mixed until there is no loose flour. It forms a ball, wrap in film and refrigerate at least 45 minutes (or even all night, if you want to plan better).

3. Give the cannoli shape

Stretch the dough on a slightly floured surface until it is about 3 mm thick. Cut circles about 12 cm in diameter, wind them on Cannoli molds, brush the edge with egg white and press to seal.

4. Cooking in air frying

Preheat your air fryer at 190 ° C. Spray the housings with oil spray (or softly brush with a little neutral oil) and place them in the basket leaving space between them. Cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and crispy. Let cool on a rack before unmolding.

5. Final assembly and touch

Fill a pastry bag with the cold cream of Ricotta and distributes in the shells from both ends. Decorate the edges with chocolate chips or pistachios, and just before serving sprinkle with a little icing sugar. The result: a dessert that combines tradition, lightness and spectacularity In a single bite.

Why do Cannoli in air fryer ✨

The difference between frying them in a traditional way and cooking them in the air fryer is not just the amount of fat. It is also a matter of comfort: there are no splashes, it is not necessary to be aware of the oil temperature and, above all, the taste of the ricotta and the mass can be seen with more sharpness as they are not masked.

In addition, it is a dessert that admits customization: you can aromatize the cream with lemon zest, add a few drops of liquor such as mooretto, or even change the pistachios for crispy almonds. And if you want a more sweet contrast, melting chocolate and bathes the ends of the shells before filling.

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