Torrijas, a classic and delicious dessert specific to Holy Week, is traditionally made. dipping bread slices in milk and eggsor then fry in a pan with plenty of oil.
This frying process is usually the one that adds the most amount of fat and calories to this dessert. However, there is now a healthier and lighter alternative to prepare milk torrijas without losing their taste: using an air fryer.
Milk torrijas: the simplest recipe
To prepare this recipe milk toast We will use healthier ingredients than traditional ones so that the result is healthier. we will use whole wheat bread instead of white bread erythritol Substituting white sugar The final result is very similar to traditional torrijas but with fewer calories and fat.
To prepare these milk torrijas, you will need the following ingredients:
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Two thick slices of whole wheat bread
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Half liter of milk
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half a lemon peel
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A cinnamon stick
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2 eggs
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half glass of water
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Two tablespoons of honey
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erythritol
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cinnamon powder
French toast in the air fryer
Place the milk in a saucepan with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. After this time, remove it from the stove and remove the cinnamon and lemon peel. Let the milk sit for a few minutes until it becomes warm and pour it into a deep bowl.
Place the whole wheat toast in the bowl with the milk to soak it thoroughly. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and turn it over to coat the other side.
When the bread is soft and soaked with milk as much as possible, beat two eggs and coat the bread slices with them.
It’s time to prepare the air fryer bucket with a tool. baking paper cut to size. Carefully place the torrijas on top so that they do not break, and let them cook in the fryer at 180 degrees for 12 minutes. Then turn it over and let it sit on the other side for another 10 minutes.
Finally, it is time to prepare the syrup with which we will add the final touch to the milk torrijas. Air Fryer.
To prepare the syrup, put two tablespoons of honey and water in a pot. Let everything simmer together until it thickens slightly. Cover the torrijas with this syrup.
Finally, mix cinnamon powder and erythritol in a plate and spread the French toast through this mixture. The result will surprise you.