One of my favorite treats to enjoy with a cup of coffee is a crunchy and delicious biscotti. Baking isn’t normally my thing, but this easy air fryer biscotti recipe makes it hard to say no to. So grab your coffee or cocoa and dig into one of these delicious biscotti cookies.
Why You Want This Recipe
Biscotti is easy to make in your air fryer, making it an easy win even for those that aren’t great bakers. While I have a personal love of the orange and almond combination, there are tons of different flavors you can make.
Pistachio and cranberry, oatmeal, and chocolate biscotti are some of my other combinations, but feel free to experiment and make your own favorite! Since you’re no longer limited to store bought, the possibilities are endless.
Aside from a great breakfast treat, snack, or afternoon pick me up, freshly made biscotti is a great gift. Wrap some up and don’t stress about that holiday baking! You can also try some of my microwave peppermint bark for another easy option.
Shopping List: Ingredients to Grab
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all purpose flour (plus a little extra for dusting)
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp orange extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup toasted almond slices
Ingredient Tips & Substitutions
- Oil. You can use vegetable oil (or really any other oil) or an equivalent amount of unsalted, melted butter in place of olive oil
- Sugar. Brown sugar in the same amount can be substituted if desired
- Extract. To change the flavor of your biscotti, substitute different flavors of extracts as desired
- For a stronger orange flavor, add in 1 tsp grated orange zest in addition to the extract
- Almonds. This recipe is also great with walnuts, pecans, or pistachios
Pro Tip: If you cannot find toasted nuts, you can always stick raw ones in the air fryer for about 5 minutes at 300°F to do the trick!
How to Make Air Fryer Biscotti
- Mix the oil, eggs, extracts, and sugar in a bowl, stirring well to combine
- Add in the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. The dough should be sticky but workable. Add up to an additional ¼ cup of flour if needed
- Fold the sliced nuts into the dough
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (or 325°F depending on your air fryer’s settings)
- Place your dough ball on a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat that fits in your air fryer basket
- Using your hands, pat the dough ball down into a rectangular shape that’s around ½” thick. Pro tip: Dust your hands in flour or use a second sheet of parchment to press the dough to prevent sticking
- Place the dough rectangle on the parchment paper into the preheated air fryer basket
- Cook on air fry setting for 10 minutes at 320°F
- Remove the biscotti loaf from your air fryer basket and transfer to a cutting board (you can leave the paper in the air fryer). Once cool enough to cut (about 5-10 minutes of resting), slice the loaf into approximately 1” thick slices using a serrated knife
- Transfer the slices back to the air fryer, leaving air space between each one (do this in batches if necessary)
- Cook the slices for an additional 7-10 minutes at 320°F, or until crisp and desired level of browning is achieved. Flipping halfway through will help with more even browning, but do so carefully as the cookies are delicate
- Dip in chocolate, dust in powdered sugar, or enjoy as is!
What to Pair With Biscotti
- Wine (Red or Mulled Wine is best)
- Ice cream
- Pudding
- Freshly brewed Coffee in the Microwave
- Tea
- Milk
- Hot chocolate
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruit
Recipe FAQs
Why Are My Biscotti Not Crunchy?
If your biscotti are not crunchy, it simply means they were not cooked long enough. Add a few additional minutes to the secondary cooking time and they should become sufficiently crunchy.
Much has to do with the thickness of your slices. If they are very large or dense, it will take a longer cooking time to achieve the crunchy texture.
How Long Will Homemade Biscotti Keep?
Homemade biscotti will keep 1-2 weeks if stored in a cool, dry environment in an airtight container.
For longer storage, you may freeze your biscotti for 2-3 months.
Recipe Pro Tips
- Don’t let the loaf of biscotti cool too long before slicing (about 5-10 minutes is sufficient) or else it will get too hard and make the job difficult
- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can spray the basket with nonstick spray instead, but I find the paper makes transferring easier
- I did two smaller loaves because I have a Ninja Dual Zone air fryer with two baskets. Most single basket air fryers you should be able to fit one larger loaf in
Other Air Fryer Treats to Try
- Honey Roasted Pecans
- Cranberry Brie Bites in Puff Pastry
- Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies
- Homemade Irish Soda Bread with Raisins
- Air Fryer S’Mores Dip with Cookie Dough
Final Thoughts
This easy and delicious air fryer biscotti recipe is the perfect complement to your warm beverage of choice. The extra crunchy cookie is ideal for dipping, but can also be enjoyed on its own.
Whether you like the orange and almond variety I’m making here or want to try your own flavor combination, it’s sure to be a hit!
If the baking bug has got you now, make sure to check out some of our best air fryer bread recipes for some more baked goods to try!
Air Fryer Orange and Almond Biscotti Recipe
Equipment
- Parchment paper or silicone mat that fits in your air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup All purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ⅓ cup Granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Orange extract
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Toasted almond slices
Instructions
- Mix the oil, eggs, extracts, and sugar in a bowl, stirring well to combine3 tbsp Olive oil, 2 large Eggs, ⅓ cup Granulated white sugar, 1 tsp Orange extract, ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- Add in the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated. The dough should be sticky but workable. Add up to an additional ¼ cup of flour if needed1 cup All purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, ¼ tsp Salt
- Fold in the sliced almonds into the dough½ cup Toasted almond slices
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (or 325°F depending on your air fryer’s settings)
- Place your dough ball on a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat that fits in your air fryer basket
- Using your hands, pat the dough ball down into a rectangular shape that’s around ½” thick. Pro tip: dust your hands in flour or use a second sheet of parchment to press the dough to prevent sticking
- Place the dough rectangle on the parchment paper into the preheated air fryer basket
- Cook on air fry setting for 10 minutes at 320°F
- Remove the biscotti loaf from your air fryer basket and transfer to a cutting board (you can leave the paper in the air fryer).
- Once cool enough to cut (about 5-10 minutes of resting), slice the loaf into approximately 1” thick slices using a serrated knife
- Transfer the slices back to the air fryer, leaving air space between each one (do this in batches if necessary)
- Cook the slices for an additional 7-10 minutes at 320°F, or until crisp and desired level of browning is achieved. Flipping halfway through will help with more even browning, but do so carefully as the cookies are delicate
- Dip in chocolate, dust in powdered sugar, or enjoy as is!
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable oil (or really any other oil) or an equivalent amount of unsalted, melted butter in place of olive oil
- Brown sugar in the same amount can be substituted for the white sugar if desired
- To change the flavor of your biscotti, substitute different flavors of extracts as desired
- For a stronger orange flavor, add in 1 tsp grated orange zest in addition to the extract
- This recipe is also great with walnuts, pecans, or pistachios in place of almonds
- Don’t let the loaf of biscotti cool too long before slicing or else it will get too hard and make the job difficult (but not resting enough will give you crumbly dough)
- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can spray the basket with nonstick spray instead, but I find the paper makes transferring easier
- I did two smaller loaves because I have a Ninja Dual Zone air fryer with two baskets. Most single basket air fryers you should be able to fit one larger loaf in
- The level of browning shown is 7 minutes at 325°F in my Ninja for reference. Other air fryer makes and models may vary in terms of cooking times
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
Nutrition
I enjoy trying new recipes, creating my own, and dabbling with new techniques all the time. My husband loves to protest when I make him my guinea pig, but it’s all for the love of food!
My cooking philosophy is that great tasting food doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming to make. I'm a home cook with over 20 years of experience feeding myself and others. I've learned from a variety of different people, things I've learned online, and some trial and error as well.
I enjoy cooking a variety of foods, from convenience to comfort foods, as well as international cuisine. You can rest assured that all of my recipes have been actually made, thoroughly tested, and most importantly: tasted! I want you to enjoy my food as much as I do!
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