Today, we’re starting the day by sharing a super traditional recipe with a healthy twist. You’ll learn how to make air fryer “bolinho de chuva” (Brazilian-style fried dough balls). These little treats are pure comfort food, bringing back fond childhood memories—and now, you can enjoy them in a lighter, guilt-free version. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Healthy Bolinho de Chuva:
- 1 Egg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp ghee (melted)
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Cinnamon and coconut sugar for dusting (optional, to taste)
How to Make Air Fryer Healthy Bolinho de Chuva:
- In a bowl, lightly whisk the egg.
- Add the melted ghee and coconut milk, mixing well.
- Stir in the coconut sugar until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the almond flour until you have a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Gently fold in the baking powder.
- Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
- Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Using a spoon, drop portions of the batter into the basket, leaving about an inch of space between each to prevent sticking.
- Lower the air fryer temperature to 300°F (150°C).
- Bake for about 10 minutes.
- Increase the temperature back to 350°F (180°C) and bake for an additional 5 minutes to get them golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and dust with a cinnamon and coconut sugar mixture if desired. Enjoy!
Substitutions & Tips:
You can easily customize this recipe with healthy swaps: replace almond flour with oat flour, coconut sugar with raw cane sugar (demerara), or coconut milk with low-fat dairy milk. If you don’t have ghee, regular butter works perfectly fine.
Did You Know?
Besides the air fryer, you can also bake these in a conventional oven. Both methods significantly reduce the fat content compared to traditional deep-frying, allowing you to enjoy the delicious taste of a classic bolinho de chuva with fewer calories.
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