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Gluten Free Air Fryer Rice Paper Baklava

This is one of my wife's favorite desserts to make. Since she's gluten-free and loves to bake, she's always finding creative ways to recreate classic recipes without sacrificing flavor. These Air Fryer Rice Paper Baklava Spirals have all the crispy, sticky, nutty goodness of traditional baklava—without the hassle of phyllo dough. They're naturally gluten-free (using gluten-free rice paper), dairy-free, and incredibly easy to make.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup mixed nuts finely chopped (pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or a combination)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Assembly
  • 3 rice paper sheets
  • Warm water for dipping
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon honey for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Extra chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Shallow bowl (for warm water)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped nuts, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  2. Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Dip one rice paper sheet into the water for a few seconds until just pliable.
  3. Lay the softened rice paper on a clean work surface.
  4. Repeat with the remaining two rice paper sheets, slightly overlapping each one to create one long sheet.
  5. Spread the nut filling in a line along the bottom edge.
  6. Roll the rice paper tightly into a log.
  7. Carefully coil the log into a spiral.
  8. Brush the spiral with avocado oil or olive oil.
  9. Drizzle with the remaining honey and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon. Top with extra chopped pistachios if desired.
  10. Air fry at **350°F (175°C)** for **7–10 minutes**, or until golden brown, crispy, and caramelized.
  11. Drizzle with a little extra honey before serving.

Notes

Don't soak the rice paper for too long—just enough to soften it.
Air fryer cook times vary, so start checking around 7 minutes.
Best served warm while the outside is crispy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes to crisp back up.