Gluten-Free Rice Paper Baklava
Gluten-Free Rice Paper Baklava
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 cup walnuts, raw, unsalted
- 1/2 cup almonds, raw, unsalted
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter, melted
- as needed water, for softening rice paper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the filling: In a food processor, combine the walnuts, almonds, coconut sugar, and ground cinnamon. Pulse until the nuts are finely chopped but not pasty. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up your workstation: Have a shallow dish or pan filled with warm water ready for dipping the rice paper. Lay out a clean, damp kitchen towel or a non-stick surface for assembling the baklava.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Soften the rice paper: Take one rice paper wrapper and dip it into the warm water for 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pliable and soft. Do not oversoak, as it can become too delicate to handle.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Fill and roll: Carefully lay the softened rice paper wrapper flat on your prepared surface. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the nut filling in a line near one edge of the rice paper. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then tightly roll it into a log shape.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Form the spiral: Once rolled into a log, gently coil the log into a spiral shape, resembling a snail shell. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare for air frying: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Lightly brush the tops and sides of each baklava spiral with melted dairy-free butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Air fry the baklava: Place the baklava spirals in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches. Flip them halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Serve: Carefully remove the baklava from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your macro-friendly, gluten-free baklava!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gluten-Free Rice Paper Baklava
For the Filling
- 1 cup walnuts, raw, unsalted
- 1/2 cup almonds, raw, unsalted
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper wrappers, 8.5-inch diameter
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter, melted
- as needed water, for softening rice paper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the filling: In a food processor, combine the walnuts, almonds, coconut sugar, and ground cinnamon. Pulse until the nuts are finely chopped but not pasty. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up your workstation: Have a shallow dish or pan filled with warm water ready for dipping the rice paper. Lay out a clean, damp kitchen towel or a non-stick surface for assembling the baklava.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Soften the rice paper: Take one rice paper wrapper and dip it into the warm water for 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pliable and soft. Do not oversoak, as it can become too delicate to handle.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Fill and roll: Carefully lay the softened rice paper wrapper flat on your prepared surface. Place about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of the nut filling in a line near one edge of the rice paper. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then tightly roll it into a log shape.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Form the spiral: Once rolled into a log, gently coil the log into a spiral shape, resembling a snail shell. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare for air frying: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Lightly brush the tops and sides of each baklava spiral with melted dairy-free butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Air fry the baklava: Place the baklava spirals in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches. Flip them halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Serve: Carefully remove the baklava from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your macro-friendly, gluten-free baklava!
⏱️ 5 min