These Viral Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies Are Easy to Make—And Delicious
Updated: May 09, 2023
Who doesn't love Nutella? Here's a tasty, simple way to have that chocolate-hazelnut goodness from your air fryer.
When we’re talking about recipes with Nutella, it’s hard not to imagine something that’s not totally delicious. Everyone’s favorite hazelnut spread from Italy just seems to make everything better. Whether it’s in cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, or hand pies, Nutella has become a baking staple.
So it comes as no surprise that some of the most viral air fryer recipes on TikTok are calling for Nutella. But the most popular of the bunch must be these air fryer Nutella toast pies below, created by TikTok creator @fitwaffle. The recipe has been viewed more than 5 million times, with more than 500,000 likes.
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Of course, part of the virality of this recipe comes from the simplicity of using your air fryer to make Nutella toast pies. Here’s the recipe below.
How to Make Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon milk
- Bread (preferably spongy white bread)
- Nutella
- Powdered sugar
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the egg wash and the bread
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk to create the egg wash. Cut the crusts off the bread, then press the middle down so it’s indented.
Step 2: Fill it and fold
Put a spoonful of Nutella in the indented middle of your bread. Brush the edges with egg wash so the bread sticks together, then fold it together. Seal the edges by gently pressing with a fork.
Step 3: Brush and fry
Once the pies are folded, brush the outsides with the rest of the egg wash. Put them in the air fryer, and fry for five minutes at 356 F, or until they’re crisp and golden.
Step 4: Drizzle and powder
Drizzle with melted Nutella and sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.
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Originally Published: May 09, 2023
