Air-Fryer Lime Macaroons

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I took these lime and coconut air-fryer macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the crown! —Milissa Kirkpatrick, Angel Fire, New Mexico


Test Kitchen tip
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.
  • These are also great dipped in melted dark chocolate!
  • Test Kitchen Approved

    Air-Fryer Lime Macaroons

    Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen
    Prep: 20 min
    Cook: 5 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
    • 2/3 cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoons gin
    • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

    Directions

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. Whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In another bowl, toss coconut with flour; stir in egg white mixture.
    2. In batches, place by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until browned, 4-5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
    3. Dip bottoms of macaroons into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
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