Air Fryer Pancakes

Learn how to cook pancakes in the air fryer. This is not the best way to cook pancakes, in my opinion, but it does work and creates a slightly different texture, with the top becoming a little crispier. So if you ever need to make pancakes in your air fryer, this is one method you can try.

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Follow the easy steps below or watch the short video tutorial or do both!

I just halved my normal fluffy pancake recipe for this.

1. 1 cup of flour (120g)
2. 1/2 tsp of salt (2g)
3. 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp of sugar (15g)
4. 1 Tbsp of baking powder (12g)
5. 1 cup of milk (240g)
6. 1 large egg
7. 2 Tbsp of butter, melted (26g)
8. 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, optional (2g)

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Combine all the ingredients together in a medium to large bowl to make the pancake batter. I usually whisk the dry ingredients together first, then add the milk, egg, melted butter, and sometimes I add vanilla extract too.

There are a couple of options you can use; the first one is a round cake pan that will fit inside your air fryer basket. Make sure to grease the pan with butter, shortening, or a thin coat of cooking oil.

Or you could also use this silicone air fryer egg and pancake mold. (affiliate link, as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn on qualifying purchases).

Then pour in some pancake batter, about 1/2 cup or so.

Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350F/176C.

Once preheated, remove the basket and add the pan. Then, air fry for somewhere between 6 and 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, and the pancake is lightly golden brown.

It won't be as brown as when done in a skillet or griddle, and the middle will likely mound up as it cooks, which is normal.

Once cooked, remove the pan with tongs or use a hot mitt and then flip the pan over so the pancake falls out onto your plate. Use hot mitts or wait for the pan to cool for a few minutes.

Then serve your pancakes however you like. Enjoy!

*Print this Air Fryer Pancakes Recipe here.

Now watch those steps in action with this short video tutorial.