Home Cooking How to Make Sicilian Cannoli with an Air Fryer
Experience the perfect crunch and creamy sweetness with these Sicilian cannoli, made easier using a pressure cooker and air fryer combo. A quick, fun, and less messy way to enjoy this Italian classic!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for stirring filling
- 1 Air fryer for crisping shells
- 1 Pastry bag or zip-top bag for piping filling
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package cannoli shells
- 1 egg
- cooking spray
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Chill the filling in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to help flavors meld.
- Lightly spray cannoli shells with cooking spray.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place shells in the air fryer basket without crowding and air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway if desired.
- Cool the shells completely.
- Check pressure cooker ring and float valve are secured properly.
- Pipe chilled filling into both ends of each cooled shell using a pastry bag or zip-top bag.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
Store shells and filling separately if making ahead. Consume filled cannoli within 2 days for best texture and flavor.