Air Fryer Small Batch Lemon Bar (Single Serving)

A single serving Lemon Bar dusted with powdered sugar.

Air Fryer Small Batch Lemon Bar (Single Serving)

Lemon Bars are a classic baked treat that are irresistible. There's a buttery and flaky shortbread crust. The lemon filling bakes to a gooey texture. They are so irresistible that making a tray of these can be dangerous in our empty nest home. Making one serving in an Air Fryer worked out beautifully! Now, I can satisfy my craving for a Lemon Bar, with minimal fuss.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Lemon Bars, Air Fryer Single Serve Lemon Bar, Lemon Bars, Single Serving Lemon Bar

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings serving

Calories 417kcal

Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Equipment

Air Fryer optional; oven instruction are also provided
10 oz. Ramekin -OR-
Mini Springform Pan
Bakers Joy Baking Spray
Wooden Tamper perfect for pressing crusts

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust:

2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon salted butter melted; plus extra for greasing (see notes)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Lemon Custard Filling:

1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar see note
½ teaspoon lemon zest loosely packed (about ½ a lemon)
1 tablespoon lemon juice see note
4 teaspoons all purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Grease a large ramekin (see note for size) well with butter. (see notes for alternative baking vessels

Air Fryer Instructions:

Preheat the air fryer to 350℉

Oven instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350℉.

Make the crust:

In a small bowl mix together the flour and powdered sugar. Mix in the melted butter until combined. It should have a wet sand like consistency.
Press the shortbread into the bottom of the greased ramekin and press down into an even layer.

Air Fryer Baking Instructions:

Bake the crust for about 8 minutes. NOTE: Keep a close eye on the crust. Depending on your air fryer, this can vary. The crust should be a light golden brown.
Remove from the air fryer and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Oven Baking Instructions:

Bake the crust for 12-14 minutes until just getting golden on the edges.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.

For the Lemon Filling:

Whisk the egg yolk and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
Once the crust has cooled for a few minutes, pour the filling over the crust.

Air Fryer Baking Instructions:

Air Bake the Lemon Bar for about 10 minutes until just set. The filling should be just set and not jiggle. Be careful not to over bake.

Oven Baking Instructions:

Bake Lemon Bar - Bake for 17-22 minutes. The filling should be just set and not jiggle when you shake the ramekin. Be careful not to over bake, remove when it has just set up.
Allow to cool. Either eat with a spoon or run a knife around the edge before removing from your baking vessel.
Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Notes

If using an Air Fryer, it's best to err on the side of caution. Air Baking time can vary, depending on the brand that you have. Suggested baking time 10 minutes, but watch closely.

Recipe adapted from Kathleen's Cravings. I reduced the sugar, so the bar would be more tart than sweet. Adjust according to your preferences.

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