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Lokma – Honey-Drizzled Fritters, 40% Fewer Calories

Crispy golden lokma bites with a tender, airy center, drenched in warm honey and a hint of cinnamon. This Fat Switch version uses an air-fryer technique and Greek yogurt in the batter to cut 230 calories while delivering the same addictive sweetness and crunch.

20m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 1 whole egg
✓ 2 tbsp aquafaba (reserved chickpea liquid)
✓ 1/2 tsp salt
✓ 1/2 tsp instant yeast
✓ 1/2 cup warm water
✓ 1 tbsp baking powder
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1/3 cup raw honey
✓ 2 tbsp date paste (or mashed dates)
✓ 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
✓ 2 tbsp crushed pistachios (unsalted)
✓ Pinch of ground cloves
✓ 1 tbsp lemon juice
✓ Oil cooking spray (for air-fryer)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy to ensure yeast is alive.

2. Make the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat egg + aquafaba + Greek yogurt + vanilla until pale and airy (about 2 minutes). Fold wet ingredients into dry, then add yeast mixture. Stir until you achieve a thick, glossy batter (thicker than pancake batter). Cover and rest 15 minutes.

3. Prepare the Syrup: While batter rests, warm honey + date paste + cinnamon + cloves in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring gently. Stir in lemon juice. Set aside and keep warm.

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4. Preheat Air-Fryer: Set air-fryer to 375°F (190°C) and preheat for 3 minutes. Line the basket with parchment paper and mist lightly with oil spray.

5. Scoop and Shape: Using a small round spoon or cookie scoop (about 1 tbsp), drop 8–10 small balls of batter into the lined air-fryer basket. Lightly spray each ball with oil cooking spray. Work in batches if needed—don't overcrowd.

6. Air-Fry: Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket gently halfway through (about 6 minutes), until lokma are puffed, golden brown, and sound hollow when tapped.

7. Drizzle and Serve: Immediately transfer warm lokma to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with warm honey-date syrup and scatter crushed pistachios on top. Serve within 2 minutes while crispy and warm.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#air-fryer honey pastry recipe#Turkish lokma low-calorie dessert#healthy deep-fried sweets

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