Description
Crispy golden exterior meets creamy “Air Fryer Ice Cream Balls” in this delightful dessert that blends hot and cold sensations. Homemade magic happens when you coat classic vanilla ice cream with crunchy graham cracker crumbs and quick-air fry for an irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pint (500 ml) ice cream of choice
- 2 large eggs
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Craft meticulously measured spherical ice cream globes using a scoop, placing them on a parchment-lined tray and freezing thoroughly for 12 hours to ensure maximum solidification.
- Create a crispy exterior coating by blending crushed cornflakes with granulated sugar and fragrant cinnamon in one receptacle, while whisking eggs to a smooth consistency in another.
- Extract frozen orbs swiftly from the freezer, rapidly dunk each into whisked eggs, then roll comprehensively in the cornflake mixture, applying gentle pressure to secure an even, robust exterior layer.
- Duplicate the coating process for enhanced crunchiness, then return the dressed ice cream spheres to the freezer for additional 30-minute hardening.
- Activate the air fryer, calibrating the temperature precisely to 400F and allowing 35 minutes for complete preheating.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with non-stick spray, strategically positioning the coated spheres without mutual contact, then lightly mist their surfaces with cooking spray.
- Execute air frying for approximately 12 minutes, monitoring until the exterior transforms into a golden, crisp shell while maintaining the interior’s frozen integrity.
- Delicately extract the transformed treats, presenting immediately alongside decadent accompaniments like chocolate drizzle, caramel sauce, or billowy whipped cream for an indulgent finale.
Notes
- Freeze ice cream balls overnight for maximum firmness, preventing melting during air frying.
- Use very cold, dense ice cream like premium brands to maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Double-coat the ice cream balls for extra crunch and a thicker, more protective exterior that seals in the cold.
- Choose gluten-free cornflakes or breadcrumbs to make this dessert suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg