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Fluffy Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

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A quick and easy strawberry shortcake recipe made in the air fryer, delivering light, fluffy shortcakes topped with macerated strawberries and whipped cream in just 22 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for dough)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • About ½ cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prep the strawberries: In a small bowl, combine sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Stir gently and set aside for at least 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the butter: Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mix. Work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour-butter mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the shortcakes: Lightly flour your hands and form the dough into four equal-sized rounds, about 3 inches in diameter. Place each round on parchment paper cut to fit the air fryer basket.
  6. Preheat and cook: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. Transfer the parchment with shortcakes into the basket. Air fry for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool and assemble: Let shortcakes cool for 5 minutes. Slice in half horizontally, spoon macerated strawberries over the bottom halves, add whipped cream, and top with the other halves.

Notes

Keep butter cold until mixing to ensure flaky texture. Do not overmix dough to avoid toughness. Poke holes in parchment paper for better air circulation. Adjust air fryer temperature if shortcakes brown too quickly. Macerate strawberries for at least 10 minutes for best flavor. Homemade whipped cream adds extra creaminess.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, air fryer dessert, quick dessert, easy strawberry shortcake, fluffy shortcake, summer dessert

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