Why is the Air Fryer Your Best Choice for Luqaimat?

Traditional deep-frying means submerging the dough in large amounts of oil, significantly increasing the fat and calorie content. This is where the air fryer comes in to change the game. It relies on circulating hot air at high speed to cook the food, giving you amazing results with a minimal amount of oil.

Perfect crispiness with up to 80% less fat.

Golden Crisp & Countless Benefits with the Emjoi Air Fryer

With the Emjoi 1700W 6L Air Fryer, you're not just getting a frying tool; you're getting a complete cooking center. Its large capacity is perfect for family gatherings in Kuwait, and its power ensures you get golden, crispy Luqaimat in record time. Most importantly, you can reduce oil use by up to 80%.

But to ensure a successful recipe, you need the right tools for pouring the liquid batter, which we will cover in detail in the recipe.

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Healthy Ingredients from Sheeel.com: Whole Wheat Flour & Sugar Alternatives

The healthy shift doesn't stop at the cooking method; it extends to the ingredients themselves. In the Sheeel.com Supermarket, we provide everything you need to make your recipe more nutritious.

• Flour: While you can use All-Purpose White Flour for the traditional recipe, try substituting part of it with whole wheat flour to increase dietary fiber, which helps you feel full longer.
• Sugar Alternatives: The syrup (Qattar) is an integral part of Luqaimat, but it's the biggest source of sugar. You can prepare it using traditional white sugar, or try healthy alternatives.

How to Prepare a Healthy, Low-Calorie Syrup (Qattar)?

To enjoy the sweetness of the syrup without overdoing it, here are some practical tips:

• Use Sugar Substitutes: There are natural sugar alternatives on the market like Stevia or Erythritol that can be used to make a syrup with almost zero calories.
• Dilute the Syrup: Increase the amount of water and reduce the sugar to get a lighter, less sweet syrup. Adding a squeeze of lemon or a cinnamon stick gives it a distinct flavor without extra calories.
• Honey or Molasses: A moderate amount of natural honey or date molasses can be used as an alternative to syrup, as they contain higher nutritional value.

Air Fryer Luqaimat Recipe: Practical Steps for a Successful Batch

The Essential Tools for Success (The Secret!)

Luqaimat batter is liquid, and pouring it directly into the air fryer basket will lead to a mess and sticking. To ensure the recipe succeeds and you get perfect spheres, you need:

1. Batter Dispenser: An essential tool to pour the liquid batter accurately and easily into the mold without a mess.
2. Silicone Cake Pop Mold: This is the real secret. A silicone mold with spherical cavities that you place inside the air fryer basket. It prevents the batter from sticking and gives the Luqaimat their perfect round shape. (You can find similar molds in our Home & Kitchen section).

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Flour
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Instant Yeast
• Pinch of Salt
• ¼ cup Powdered Milk
• 2 ¼ cups Warm Water
• Oil Spray
• For Garnish: Fine Iranian Pistachios

The Modified (Successful) Method:

1. In a deep bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, sugar, yeast, salt, and powdered milk.
2. Gradually add the warm water while mixing continuously until you get a smooth, liquid batter.
3. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
4. Place the fermented batter into the Batter Dispenser.
5. Place the **silicone mold** inside the Air Fryer basket. Spray the mold's cavities well with oil spray.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
7. Using the batter dispenser, fill each cavity in the mold halfway with batter.
8. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Open the fryer, spray the tops of the balls with a little oil, then carefully flip them (if possible) or continue baking for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides.
9. Immediately after removing them, dip the Luqaimat in cold syrup or serve with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios. For a luxurious presentation, use the Karaca Hunkar Turkish Delight Holder.

Comparison: Deep-Fried Luqaimat vs. Air Fryer Luqaimat