Air Fryer French-Style Macarons with All-Purpose Flour (No Piping Bag Needed)

1.In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar to ensure there are no lumps.

2.In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

3.Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites until fully combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the batter's lightness.

4.If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the batter and gently fold until evenly colored.

5.Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).

6.Instead of using a piping bag, use two spoons to drop small, round dollops of batter onto a parchment-lined air fryer basket, spacing them evenly.

7.Tap the air fryer basket on the counter to release any air bubbles in the batter and to help the dollops flatten slightly into round shapes.

8.Place the air fryer basket in the preheated air fryer and cook the macarons for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden.

9.Remove the macarons from the air fryer and let them cool completely before filling with buttercream or ganache.

10.Sandwich two macarons together with a dollop of filling in the center to create a sweet treat.