Air Fryer Chocolate Madeleines

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🍫 Air Fryer Chocolate Madeleines — Pure Perfection in Every Bite

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1 💡 Why you’ll love this recipe

2 📝 Ingredients (Makes 8 big madeleines)

2.1 For dipping:

3 👩‍🍳 Method

3.1 1️⃣ Prepare the batter

3.2 2️⃣ Chill the magic

3.3 3️⃣ Air fryer time

3.4 4️⃣ Chocolate + Pistachio finish

4 🌟 Serving & Storage

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Some desserts just make you stop, close your eyes, and smile — and these air-fried chocolate madeleines did exactly that. I made 8 big, fat, pillowy madeleines, dipped them in silky melted chocolate, covered them in crunchy chopped pistachios, and oh my goodness… every bite was a masterpiece. Crispy edges, a soft fluffy center, and that satisfying chocolate-pistachio finish — total bliss.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a bakery-style treat at home with almost zero fuss, this recipe is for you.

💡 Why you’ll love this recipe

✔ Made entirely in the air fryer — no oven needed
✔ Quick batter — only 10 minutes to prep
✔ Perfect rise + signature Madeleine hump
✔ Rich cocoa flavor + extra chocolate dip
✔ Pistachios add the perfect crunch

📝 Ingredients (Makes 8 big madeleines)

2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp honey (for softness)
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
¼ cup melted unsalted butter (slightly cooled)
A pinch of salt

For dipping:

½ cup melted dark chocolate (or milk chocolate)
¼ cup chopped pistachios

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Prepare the batter

In a bowl, whisk eggs + sugar until pale and slightly frothy.
Add vanilla and honey — whisk again.
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
Fold gently until combined.
Pour in melted butter and mix again — don’t overbeat.

2️⃣ Chill the magic

Let the batter rest in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
(Important step for the perfect hump!)

3️⃣ Air fryer time

Grease the madeleine mold lightly.
Spoon batter into each cavity — fill about ¾ full.
Air fry at 170°C / 340°F for 8–10 minutes.
The cakes should spring back when touched.

4️⃣ Chocolate + Pistachio finish

Let madeleines cool completely.
Dip the scalloped end in melted chocolate.
Roll or sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Place on parchment until the chocolate sets.

And that’s it — perfection in every bite!

🌟 Serving & Storage

Serve slightly warm for the BEST texture
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Microwave 8–10 seconds to revive softness

I genuinely didn’t expect the air fryer to create madeleines this good — but here we are. Soft, chocolatey, elegant, and dangerously addictive. The dip + pistachios took them from delicious to divine.