Air-Fryer Crispy Gulab Jamun Jalebi Twists

Sweet Munch Recipe

Air-Fryer Crispy Gulab Jamun Jalebi Twists

Air-fryer crispy gulab jamun jalebi twists from Sweet Munch, built for hot pastry, molten centres, sticky sugar and proper dessert chaos.

This is what happens when two of India's most dangerous sweet-shop legends join forces and absolutely nobody steps in to stop them. Golden pastry twists. Cardamom syrup. Sticky gulab jamuns. Crunchy sugar coating.

Air-Fryer Crispy Gulab Jamun Jalebi Twists
Air-Fryer Crispy Gulab Jamun Jalebi Twists preparation stage

You’ll Need

1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
4 ready-made gulab jamuns, finely chopped
2 tbsp caster sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cardamom
For The Syrup
3 tbsp gulab jamun syrup
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp rose water (optional)
For The Finish
1 tbsp crushed pistachios
1 tbsp icing sugar
Optional But Dangerous
Vanilla ice cream
Extra syrup
White chocolate drizzle

Method

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C.

Unroll the puff pastry onto a board.

Scatter the chopped gulab jamuns evenly across half of the pastry.

Fold the pastry over and press lightly.

Cut into long strips.

Twist each strip several times to create spiral twists.

Place the twists into the air fryer basket lined with baking paper.

Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until puffed, golden, and crisp.

Meanwhile, warm the gulab jamun syrup, honey, and rose water together until combined.

Mix the caster sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom together in a separate bowl.

As soon as the twists come out of the fryer, brush generously with the warm syrup.

Immediately toss or sprinkle with the spiced sugar mixture.

Finish with crushed pistachios and a light dusting of icing sugar.

Serve warm while still sticky and slightly dangerous.

Lad Tip: If your fingers aren't glued together slightly by the end of eating these, you weren't generous enough with the syrup. This is sweet-shop chaos, not a health retreat.

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