Air fryer hack: How to make a tasty air fried milk dessert

Popular across different global cuisines, fried milk desserts have been adapted in many different ways — this time in an air fryer.

We know what you’re thinking: “fried milk? How is that even a thing!”. Believe it or not, it’s actually a staple dessert in many cultures around the world, and it’s about to land on your dessert table.

But in true taste.com.au fashion, this version sports an air fryer twist.

Yep, you read that correctly. Fried milk is a thing, and if you love custard, get ready to meet your new fave dessert.

Popular across different global cuisines, fried milk has been adapted in many different ways, including Spain’s ‘Leche frita’, China’s crumb-coated version, Italy’s deep-fried custard ‘crema fritta’ and South Africa’s traditional milk tart (or ‘milktert’).

Taste couldn’t pass up the opportunity to crank up the air fryer … so that’s exactly what the food experts did when trying out fried milk for themselves.

Air fry milk to make this tasty dessert.

When Taste recreated this custard dessert in a trusty air fryer, it actually worked. It boasts a crispy golden exterior and a warm, velvety inside – it’s literally an explosion of sweet creaminess.

Food director Amira Georgy, said: “The warm, creamy texture of the custard matched with the spice-laced exterior is heavenly. It’s a good treat to make ahead as you can make the custard up to two days ahead and then coat and air fry when you’re ready to serve.”

Sounds like the perfect dessert to us.

FULL RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE AIR-FRIED MILK

What does fried milk taste like?

The golden question! Let’s just say, it takes all the best parts of custard, with a hint of cinnamon sugar spice, and the perfect amount of sweetness all encased in a cubed morsel … we’re getting hungry just thinking about it.

What happens when you fry milk?

Magic … that’s what happens! It creates a dessert that is bouncy, crispy, sweet and creamy … all in one bite.

What is fried milk made of?

Different cuisines use different ingredients to achieve the perfect fried milk. However, the ingredients that are consistent in most recipes are milk, flour, eggs, cornstarch, and sugar.

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.

Originally published as Air fryer hack: How to make a tasty air fried milk dessert