Air Fryer Vanilla Berry Pavlova

Here’s a deliciously airy and crisp Air Fryer Vanilla Berry Pavlova—light, sweet, and topped with fresh berries. 🍓🍇🥄

🍓 Air Fryer Vanilla Berry Pavlova

Ingredients

Meringue

• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Topping

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1–2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

Instructions

1. Prep

   • Preheat air fryer to 250°F (120°C).

   • Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.

2. Make meringue

   • Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

   • Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

   • Fold in vanilla, cornstarch, and vinegar gently.

3. Shape

   • Spoon or pipe meringue into a circle (6–8 inch diameter) on parchment paper.

   • Create a small well in the center for the cream and berries.

4. Air fry

   • Cook at 250°F (120°C) for 50–60 minutes, until meringue is crisp outside but still slightly soft inside.

   • Turn off air fryer and let meringue cool completely in the basket.

5. Whip cream

   • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

6. Assemble

   • Fill the center of cooled meringue with whipped cream.

   • Top with fresh berries.

🌟 Tips

• Make sure egg whites are completely free of yolk—any fat prevents peaks.

• Don’t open the air fryer during cooking—it can cause cracks.

• Serve immediately after topping; meringue will soften over time.

Variations

• Lemon Berry Pavlova: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to meringue and cream.

• Chocolate Drizzle: Melted chocolate over berries for extra indulgence.

• Mini Pavlovas: Make 4–6 individual portions in muffin liners.

I can also give a step-by-step trick for perfect crispy outside + marshmallow inside if you want to master it in the air fryer.