Ciambelline in the Air Fryer
Crispy Italian red wine cookies baked in the air fryer in under half an hour. Classic ciambelline al vino from Lazio — perfect for dipping in coffee or dessert wine.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Bagepapir til airfryer
- 1 Cooling rack For cooling
Ingredients
Dough
- 250 g wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
1 knivspids salt- 100 ml red wine Dry, full-bodied
- 100 ml olive oil
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tsp aniseed Optional, but classic
For coating
- 50 g sugar For coating the rings
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix 250 g wheat flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 1 knivspids salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 100 ml red wine, 100 ml olive oil and 100 g sugar. Add 1 tsp aniseed for a classic Italian touch.
- Stir thoroughly until you have a smooth, soft dough. Let the dough rest, covered, for 15 minutes at room temperature — this makes it easier to shape.
Shaping
- Divide the dough into about 24 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a thin rope about 10 cm long and shape into a small ring by joining the ends together.
- Roll each ring in 50 g sugar, so they are coated with sugar all the way around.
Cooking in the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 170 °C.
- Place baking paper in the basket and arrange the rings with plenty of space between each one — the air needs to be able to circulate around them.
- Bake at 170 °C for 12-14 minutes, until the rings are golden and crispy. Bake in batches if the basket is full.
Serving
- Let the ciambelline cool completely on a wire rack before serving — they only become really crispy once cooled.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Bake the rings in a single layer without overlapping, so the air can circulate freely — this gives them their characteristic crispy texture. Check them after 10 minutes the first time, as air fryers vary in power. Variation:
Replace the aniseed with grated lemon zest or a pinch of cinnamon for a different aromatic note. White wine can also be used instead of red wine and gives lighter, more subtle cookies. Serving:
Serve the ciambelline with a cup of espresso, a sweet dessert wine (classic: vin santo) or a glass of red wine. They are traditionally made for dipping. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Bake the rings in a single layer without overlapping, so the air can circulate freely — this gives them their characteristic crispy texture. Check them after 10 minutes the first time, as air fryers vary in power. Variation:
Replace the aniseed with grated lemon zest or a pinch of cinnamon for a different aromatic note. White wine can also be used instead of red wine and gives lighter, more subtle cookies. Serving:
Serve the ciambelline with a cup of espresso, a sweet dessert wine (classic: vin santo) or a glass of red wine. They are traditionally made for dipping. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated fat: 4gPolyunsaturated fat: 3gMonounsaturated fat: 18gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 3gSugar: 37gCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mgNet carbohydrates: 82g
