Air Fryer Pavlova
Make Christmas entertaining easier with this Air Fryer Pavlova - the perfect no-oven dessert for Aussie summers!
This easy pavlova recipe is made with just 5 ingredients and cooks beautifully in the air fryer, giving you a crisp shell and soft marshmallow centre every time.
Whether you’re hosting Christmas lunch, Australia Day celebrations, or a summer barbecue, this foolproof air fryer dessert is guaranteed to impress without heating up the whole kitchen.
Fast, fresh, delicious… this is the ultimate easy pavlova recipe for busy families!

Air Fryer Pavlova
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 300ml thickened cream
- ¼ cup icing mixture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Fruit of choice for decoration - e.g. strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, passionfruit, mango
Instructions
- In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition. To check if the sugar is fully dissolved, rub a small amount of the mixture between your fingers - it should feel smooth and free of grains.
- Gently fold in the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Preheat the air fryer to 150°C for 5 minutes.
- Grease and line the base and sides of a 19 x 6.5cm springform pan with baking paper.
- Reduce the air fryer temperature to 110°C.
- Carefully spoon the meringue mixture into the prepared pan and gently smooth the top gently.
- Place the pan in the air fryer and cook for 40 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, open the air fryer drawer slightly (about 0.5–1cm) and allow the pavlova to cool completely in the air fryer.
- Once cooled, carefully remove the pavlova from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the thickened cream, icing sugar, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the pavlova.
- Decorate with your choice of fresh fruits - berries, kiwifruit, passionfruit, or mango work beautifully.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to decorate with any fresh fruit that is in season or with chocolate shavings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
178Fat
15 gSat. Fat
9 gCarbs
24 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
24 gSugar
7 gProtein
3 gSodium
49 mgCholesterol
43 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.