Air Fryer Mandazi

Method8 steps · about 1 hr 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Sift the self-raising flour (1 cup) into a bowl. Add the salt (1 pinch) and sugar then combine. Separately, combine the yogurt (1 cup) and vanilla extract (1 tsp) and add this to the bowl with the flour.

   Uses 1 cup self-raising flour · 3-4 Tbsp sugar · 1 pinch of salt · 1 cup plain yogurt · 1 tsp vanilla extract

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   Step 2: Knead until the dough is soft, smooth and workable, adding the separate extra flour in small amounts as needed if sticky. Cover and rest for at least twenty minutes. If using the source overnight option, keep the covered yogurt dough refrigerated rather than leaving it warm overnight.

   Minimum dough hydration rest · 20 minUses Combined yogurt and self-raising-flour dough · Extra self-raising flour as needed for kneading and dusting

3. 3

   Step 3: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and divide it into 4 equally-sized portions.

   Uses Rested mandazi dough · Extra self-raising flour as needed for kneading and dusting

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Roll each portion into a ball, then into a circle and cut into small rectangles. Brush the upper surfaces with part of the two tablespoons melted butter or margarine; reserve the rest for the other surfaces.

   Uses Four equal dough portions · A share of the two-tablespoon melted butter or margarine allowance for the upper surfaces

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Preheat the empty air fryer to 180°C (about 350°F). If needed, grease the basket lightly with non-aerosol cooking-oil spray after preheating.

   Uses Non-aerosol cooking-oil spray as needed for the air-fryer basket

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   Step 6: Place the pieces in the basket with the greased sides down, then brush the upper surfaces with the remaining melted butter or margarine.

   Uses Cut mandazi with their first surfaces brushed · Remaining share of the same two tablespoons melted butter or margarine

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   Step 7: Cook in uncrowded batches. Air fry for six to seven minutes until the edges begin to brown, flip, then cook for a further five to seven minutes until browned and cooked through. The combined guide is eleven to fourteen minutes per batch, with the flip after the first six to seven minutes.

   Cook one batch; flip after six to seven minutes · 14 minUses Mandazi brushed on both surfaces

   
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   Step 8: Serve with tea, coffee, or enjoy them as they are!

   Uses Finished air-fried mandazi