Soft, golden, and irresistibly fragrant: air fryer pancakes are the epitome of the American breakfast, now enjoyed worldwide. Easy to make and versatile, they lend themselves to numerous variations — sweet with maple syrup and fresh fruit, or savory with cheeses and veggies. This recipe will guide you step-by-step to achieve perfect pancakes: soft inside and ready to be customized to your taste. Whether for a family brunch or a morning treat, pancakes are always a good idea!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 pinch salt
- Half vial vanilla flavoring (optional)
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Mixer
- Parchment Paper
Steps
To prepare the air fryer pancakes, first break the eggs and separate the whites from the yolks, placing the yolks in a bowl. In the bowl with the yolks, add the sugar and beat with an electric mixer until they are light and fluffy. Gradually add the salt, vanilla flavoring, and oil.
Once well combined, add the milk and continue mixing. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix well.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until very stiff and finally combine the two mixtures. With the help of a hand whisk, gently incorporate everything without beating, moving the whisk from top to bottom while rotating the bowl. This prevents the whites from deflating.
Preheat your air fryer for a couple of minutes at 375°F. Then remove the basket, line it with parchment paper cut to size, and form your pancakes with a spoon or ladle. Space them a few inches apart. In a 6-liter fryer, you can cook two pancakes at a time.
Cook at 375°F for 3-5 minutes, checking halfway through: if they are golden enough, flip them and continue cooking. Proceed this way until you have used all the batter.
And here are your pancakes, ready to be enjoyed for breakfast.
Storage and Tips
Air fryer pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days in an airtight container. Before consuming, reheat them for a couple of minutes at 300°F.
In addition to being topped with classic maple syrup, pancakes can also be served with jams, nuts, spreads, and honey.
