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Air Fryer Lemon Squares
This Air Fryer Lemon Squares recipe is a fantastic dessert that always satisfies my sweet tooth. They have the perfect balance of sweetness and a tangy lemon layer on top of a buttery crust. The best part is that I can have them ready in just 30 minutes using a few basic ingredients I always keep stocked in my pantry.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 632 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Filling:
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Crust:
- In a large bowl mix the butter, flour, lemon zest, and sugar. Once smooth and fully combined, press into a 7-inch pan that would fit in your air fryer.
- Transfer the pan to the air fryer and cook for 7-8 minutes at 320 degrees F until golden brown, after that remove it and set it aside.
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Filling:
- In a large bowl mix together the eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon juice whisk until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and air fry at 320 degrees F, for 12-14 minutes, or until set.
- The bars will harden more as they cool.
- Remove from the air fryer and cool on a wire rack. After that refrigerate for a few hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar, slice and serve.
Notes
- If there’s one thing that’s non-negotiable when I make these lemon squares, it’s using fresh lemon juice and zest. I tried bottled juice once when I was in a hurry, and the flavor just fell flat. Fresh lemon juice and zest really make these lemon squares taste extra bright and fresh, so I always recommend sticking with fresh.
- I always let my ingredients come to room temperature before starting. It helps everything mix more smoothly and bake more evenly.
- I know the bars are ready when the edges turn lightly golden and the center is set but still a little jiggly. It finishes firming up as it cools.
- If I have a glass baking dish that fits in my air fryer, I use it. It bakes evenly and doesn’t affect the flavor like some metal pans can.
- I spray the pan with a bit of oil before adding parchment paper. It keeps the paper from slipping or sticking while I press in the crust.
- I like using the bottom of a heavy glass to press the crust evenly into the pan. It makes the base nice and smooth without much effort.
Nutrition Information
Calories
632kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
190mg
(63%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
67g
(134%)
Vitamin A
1197IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 1197IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.