The best Christmas pavlova air fryer recipe
Crispy on the outside and marshmallowy on this inside.
The humble pavlova has become a beloved Christmas tradition across Australia and New Zealand but they can often be harder than you might think to perfect.
The ideal pavlova features a crisp exterior and soft, marshmallow-like interior. Want to know a hot tip for getting your pav just right? Use an air fryer! It’s quick, efficient, and creates the perfect pavlova.
If you’re in charge of dessert this Christmas, then read on for food stylist and chef, Elle Vernon’s mouth-watering air fryer pavlova recipe.
Air fryer Christmas pavlova recipe
Preparation time: 20 mins plus cooling time
Cooking time: 45 mins
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients:
3 x-large egg whites
3/4 cup caster sugar
3 teaspoons cornflour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream, chopped watermelon, sliced strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, to serve
Method:
1 Beat egg whites in a large bowl using an electric hand beater until stiff peaks form.
2 Beat in caster sugar, adding about 2 tablespoons at a time until all sugar has been incorporated. The mixture should now be smooth and very thick. Use your fingertips to test to see if the mixture is smooth – If still grainy, continue to beat until smooth when tested. Add cornflour and vanilla and beat again until incorporated.
3 Cut out a disc of baking paper approx. 20cm in diameter and place it in the basket of the Philips XXL 5000 Series Airfryer. Spoon meringue mixture on to the baking paper, leaving 1 1cm border, and use the back of the spoon to create decorative swirls.
4 Set temperature to 110°C and time to 45 minutes. Allow the cooked meringue to cool completely in the closed Airfryer.
5 To serve, top with cream and fruit. Serve immediately.
Cooking tips
Use ‘x-large’ eggs from a 700g egg carton. Use eggs that are at room temperature.
You can cook the meringue nest the day before. Ensure that it is completely cool before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.
Elle Vernon’s expert tips for cooking with an air fryer
Use the best of technology – invest in quality appliances like pressure cookers and rice cookers, so you can set the timer then walk away. An air fryer that has automated smart features and auto-cook programs can make cooking a fuss-free and intuitive experience.
A thermometer is your friend – Cooking a big piece of meat is an ongoing phobia so I have to give props to the handy integrated temperature probe in the Philips 7000 Series XXXL Airfryer. For anyone who might be worried about under or overcooking a roast – the temperature probe will definitely alleviate any fears and deliver the perfect ‘fineness’ or cuisson as the French would say!
Get inspired – if you’re all out of ideas, the Philips’ NutriU app is packed with time efficient recipes from around the world, all with super simple airfryer instructions. As someone who cooks professionally, I’m still stumped for ideas after an exhausting day of work so it’s very comforting to have a tool that takes the decision making away. The app gives you an infinite resource of recipe inspirations with truly ‘can leave brain at the door’ instructions.
