Description
Experience the crispy, golden delight of traditional Hungarian Langos transformed into a healthier, easier-to-make snack with this Crispy Air Fryer Langos recipe. Using an air fryer, this recipe delivers fluffy, warm dough disks with irresistible crunch without the excess oil from deep frying. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, customize your Langos with classic garlic and sour cream or get creative with cheese, herbs, or savory toppings like cooked ground beef.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F or 43°C), whole milk recommended
Toppings and Additional Ingredients
- Fresh minced garlic or garlic powder (to taste)
- Cheese (traditional sour cream or grated cheese; non-dairy cheese optional)
- Cooked ground beef (optional, for savory twist)
- Light olive oil or neutral oil for brushing
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C), 1 packet of active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of mashed potatoes. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour as needed if the dough is too sticky.
- Let it rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Langos: Once risen, punch the dough down and divide it into 6-8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a flat round disk approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for cooking.
- Prepare for frying: Lightly brush each dough disk with oil. Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- Cook the Langos: Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the Langos are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Top with minced garlic, cheese, sour cream, or cooked ground beef for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- If you don’t have fresh potatoes, instant mashed potatoes can be used.
- Adjust garlic amount according to taste preference.
- Non-dairy milk options like almond or oat milk work if avoiding dairy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- For softer Langos, reduce air frying time slightly.
- Leftover Langos can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to maintain crispness.
