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Close-up of homemade Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream with a crispy coating, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Crispy Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream

Crispy air fryer fried ice cream with a crunchy cornflake coating and a still-frozen center. A mess-free way to enjoy this classic dessert without deep frying!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Freezing Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: 5$

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer (3+ quart size recommended)
  • 1 Ice cream scoop (For uniform balls)
  • 1 Baking Sheet (Must fit in the freezer)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 2 Small bowls (One for egg wash, one for coating)
  • 1 Food processor (optional) (For finer cornflake crumbs)
  • 1 Silicone tongs (To remove ice cream from air fryer)

Ingredients

  • 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream - Pre-scooped frozen solid
  • 2 cups Cornflakes - Crushed
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar - Mixed with cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon - For flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt - Enhances taste
  • 2 Egg whites - Lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Mixed into egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - For extra flavor
  • Cooking spray - Light mist before air frying

Instructions 

  • Scoop ice cream balls and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Crush cornflakes and mix with cinnamon-sugar.
  • Whisk egg whites, honey, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Dip frozen ice cream ball into egg wash.
  • Roll in crushed cornflakes, pressing firmly.
  • Freeze coated balls for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat coating process for extra crunch.
  • Freeze overnight for best results.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
  • Lightly spray coated balls with oil.
  • Air fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with toppings.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 290kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg (8%) | Sodium: 180mg (8%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 320IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 90mg (9%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)