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air fryer lime bars tangy: Close-up of golden crust and tangy lime layer in air fryer lime bars, dusted with sugar.

Tangy Air Fryer Lime Bars With Golden Crust

Chef Marcus
Bake these chewy, zesty lime bars in your air fryer for a quick dessert. This Air-Fryer-Baking-Sweets recipe delivers a perfect tangy finish in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • 8-inch Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for crust
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for crust
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, for crust
  • 4 large eggs for filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice for tangy filling
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest for tangy flavor
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for filling thickener

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, powdered sugar, and melted butter; press into an 8-inch pan lined with parchment and bake in the air fryer at 320°F for 8 minutes until set.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and flour; pour over the crust and air fry at 300°F for 12 minutes until the center is barely jiggly.
  • Cool completely, dust with powdered sugar, and slice into bars for serving.
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