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Masala shortbread pilled on top of a plate.
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Air Fryer Masala Shortbread

A delicious savory shortbread.
Servings 8 servings of 3 cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer - created with Instant Vortex Pro
  • 8-inch square baking tin or what fits in your air fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • Stand mixer, hand mixer or food processor
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1.5 sticks unsalted butter room temperature, cubed
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp 4% Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 1/4 cup oat fiber
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer or food processor or mixing bowl, add the cubes of butter, both types of sugar, Greek yogurt, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper. Blend thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
    1.5 sticks unsalted butter, 3 tbsp icing sugar, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp 4% Greek yogurt, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp Garam Masala, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp salt
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oat fiber and cornstarch.
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 cup semolina flour, 1/4 cup oat fiber
  • With the stand mixer, hand mixer or food processor still going, add the flour mixture 1/4 cup at time until everything is thoroughly blended.
  • In your baking tin, add the dough in an even layer. With a fork, poke holes evenly throughout.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 300F.
  • Once preheated, put in the air fryer. Air fry at 300F for 25-35 minutes, until the edges begin to separate from the sides of the tin.
  • When done, remove from the air fryer. Cut into 24 pieces.
  • Remove the cookies from the tin and place them on a cooling rack.

Notes

You may enjoy these masala shortbread cookies on their own or paired with smoked seafood, shredded chicken, cheese, mushrooms, or any other protein you enjoy for snacks.
If you want to make these in the oven, preheat your oven to 300F. Once preheated, bake at 300F for 45 - 50 minutes, until the edges move away from the sides of the tin.
Author: Jules Sherred
Calories: 277kcal
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Low Effort

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Masala Shortbread
Amount Per Serving (3 cookies)
Calories 277 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 77mg3%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 562IU11%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.