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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
Air Fryer Alchemist
Pecan Baklava Spring Rolls
Phyllo meets egg roll wrapper in this genius fusion that air-crisps to shattering perfection. Georgia pecans swim in honey-butter spice, all wrapped up tight.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Cooking spray
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Preparation
My Meemaw's pecan pie met my sister-in-law's baklava at Thanksgiving three years ago. This air-fried mashup was born from that delicious collision of cultures.
Preparation
- Toast pecans in air fryer at 320°F for 4-5 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- In a bowl, mix toasted pecans, honey, melted butter, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, brown sugar, and orange zest.
- Let mixture sit for 10 minutes so pecans absorb the honey mixture.
- Lay out an egg roll wrapper with one corner pointing toward you.
- Place 3 tablespoons of pecan filling in the center.
- Fold bottom corner over filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Seal edge with water.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Spray rolls generously with cooking spray on all sides.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until deep golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
The secret is in the orange zest—it cuts through the sweetness and adds a brightness that makes these absolutely irresistible.
