I�??m not all-knowing but I do know 2 things:
- Air Fryers are a total game changer
- Muslim food, cakes, and cookies are heaven-sent
If time is not on your side, or you simply have no idea what to make during Hari Raya this year, here are 4 different Halal recipes you can easily recreate with an air fryer. Especially if you�??re just starting out in the kitchen.?�
Ready to go oil-free and guilt-free this Hari Raya? Keep reading.
Milo Krispies Cookies?�
Where there is milo, there you�??ll find me. Milo is great on its own, but add it to your cookies, and bam, you get addictive Milo Krispies Cookies.
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To make 20 cookies, you�??ll require the following ingredients:
- 80 g Butter?�
- 40 g Sugar
- 100g Flour?�
- 1 tbsp Cornflour?�
- 1 stick 3-in-1 Milo Packet?�
- 80g Rice Puffs (for coating)?�
- 50g Dark or Milk chocolate pieces for cooking
The best part? You�??re only 5 steps away from sinking your teeth into chocolaty goodness.
Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 170?�C and line the basket with aluminum foil.
- Beat butter and sugar till fluffy fold in flour and milo to mix well.?�
- Roll batter into 10g-15g balls (depending on your preference).?�
- Slightly flatten the dough balls into a bowl of rice puffs on both sides, and then reshape them so they�??re round.
- Place everything into the air fryer at a slight distance from one another.
Matcha Green Tea Almond Cookies?�
What�??s buttery and chewy? It�??s none other than these Matcha Green Tea Almond Cookies.
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Heads-up Matcha lovers because you�??re going to love this recipe which yields 17 pieces of cookies.
What you�??ll need:
- 35g Butter?�
- 25g Castor Sugar?�
- 50g All Purpose Flour or Top Flour?�
- 1.5 tsp Matcha Powder (available at Phoon Huat, NTUC Finest Japanese section, Isetan supermarket)
- A pinch of salt?�
- 20g Chopped Almonds
Directions:
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, sift the flour, matcha powder and salt.
- Using a spatula, mix the ingredients in both bowls along with the chopped almonds.
- Roll the batter into a ball and wrap tightly in a cling wrap. Chill in the fridge for about 30 mins.
- Preheat the air fryer at 140 degrees for 3 min.?�
- Weigh the dough at 7g each and roll into small balls.?�
- Line the air fryer tray with baking paper and arrange them neatly.
- Leave it in the air fryer at 140 degrees for 10 min. If you like a cracked top, continue baking for another 3 mins.
- When it�??s done, leave the cookies to cool for at least 5 mins before carefully transferring them to a plate.
Pandan Muffin Recipe?�
If you�??re not a fan of Matcha but want the same pop of color on your dining table, these pandan muffins by Nur Filzah Akma are definitely worth a shot.
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All you�??ll need are:
- 1 1/2 Cup of Milk
- 1 Cup Melted Butter?�
- 3/4 Cup Sugar?�
- 1 Egg?�
- 1/4 Tsp Pandan Flavoring?�
- 2 Cups Wheat Flour?�
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder?�
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
Directions:
- Blend milk, melted butter, sugar, egg and pandan flavouring together.?�
- Then mix wheat flour, baking powder and baking soda together in a separate bowl.?�
- Add the two mixtures together and mix till smooth.?�
- Scoop in the batter into paper cupcake holders, filling about 3/4 of it.?�
- Preheat the air fryer to 150?�C for 3 minutes.?�
- Cook the batter for 15 minutes and you�??re done!
Tahu Kriuk Kriuk?�
Not much of a sweet tooth? This one�??s for you.
Tahu Kriuk Kriuk (aka Tofu Puff) is the perfect snack for those in search of a spicy kick.
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Ingredients required to make 20 pieces:
- 20 Small Tofu Puffs?�
- 80g Tempura Flour?�
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder?�
- ?� Tsp Salt
Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 170?�C.
- Mix the flour and baking powder together, and whisk in the water to make a batter.
- Make a slit at the top of the tofu puffs and invert them. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel to remove any hint of moisture.
- Dip the inverted tofu puffs into your batter made in Step 2 and arrange them neatly in the air fryer. Cook for 12 mins until they�??re crispy.
- Leave it to cool and serve with your choice of chilli dipping sauce.
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