Air fryer paleo fruit leather is a quick and easy way to make a healthy and delicious snack. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's a great way to use up leftover fruit. The air fryer helps to dehydrate the fruit, which gives it a chewy texture and a concentrated flavor. This fruit leather is perfect for packing in lunches, or for enjoying as a healthy dessert.
Fruit leather has been a popular snack for centuries. It's a simple and portable way to enjoy the benefits of fruit, and it's a great way to use up leftover fruit. Traditionally, fruit leather was made by spreading fruit puree onto a baking sheet and drying it in the sun. However, this method can be time-consuming, and it's not always possible to find a sunny spot to dry the fruit leather. Air fryers offer a quick and easy way to make fruit leather. The air fryer helps to dehydrate the fruit, which gives it a chewy texture and a concentrated flavor.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 240 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound of fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
1/4 cup of honey
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Puree the fruit in a blender until smooth.
Add the honey and lemon juice to the fruit puree and stir to combine.
Spread the fruit puree onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer.
Cook the fruit leather in the preheated air fryer for 4-6 hours, or until it is dry and leathery.
Allow the fruit leather to cool completely before cutting it into strips and storing it in an airtight container.
Why It Works
The air fryer helps to dehydrate the fruit, which gives it a chewy texture and a concentrated flavor.
The parchment paper prevents the fruit leather from sticking to the baking sheet.
The low temperature of the air fryer helps to prevent the fruit leather from burning.