Air Fryer Qatayef (Batter from Scratch)

Ingredients

Batter

• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup fine semolina
• 3 tbsp sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 1 sachet baking powder (2 tbsp)

Added after resting

• 1/4 tsp mastic vanilla
• 1/4 tsp mahlab
• 1/4 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water

To finish

• Vegetable oil or ghee for brushing
• Sugar syrup for serving

Method

1. Blend the batter ingredients well until smooth, then leave in the blender, covered, at room temperature for 25 minutes.
2. Add the vanilla, mahlab and dissolved baking soda and blend for a minute.
3. Heat a heavy pan over medium heat and pour 1/4 cup batter into the center. Don't move it until bubbles appear and the top dries, then place on a towel and let cool slightly before shaping.
4. After filling, brush with oil or ghee and air fry for 7 minutes at 200°C. Add syrup to taste.