Make a Perfect Yorkshire Pudding in Your Air Fryer

Yorkshire pudding is a traditional English dish made from batter cooked in a pan or oven. This recipe is perfect for making in the air fryer. How to cook Yorkshire pudding in the air fryer?

You can make this recipe in the air fryer using the same ingredients as in a regular oven.

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About Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire pudding is an English side dish made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water. It can be served in various ways depending on the choice of ingredients, the size of the pudding, and the accompanying components.

It can be served with onion gravy as a first course. As the main course, it may be served with beef and dressing as part of the Sunday roast. To make a meal, you can fill it with foods such as mash and bangers. You can also add sausages to make Toad in the Hole.

What is it Called Toad in the Hole?

Toad in the Hole or sausage toad is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in the batter. The plate is usually served with onion gravy and vegetables. The dish has been prepared using other meats, such as rump steak and lamb’s kidney.

Where and When Did Yorkshire Pudding Originate?

Many people believe that the first mention of the pudding was in Hannah Glasse’s The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy in 1747, while a book called The Whole Duty of Woman is believed to have been written ten years earlier.

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What’s In Yorkshire Pudding?

Making it is effortless because the recipes mostly only require simple pantry items. What are they?

The essential ingredient is eggs. Eggs provide structure and leavening power. They help create an even texture when cooked.
Flour provides the body and helps keep the egg mixture together during cooking.
Milk adds moisture and flavor.
Salt gives the finished product its distinctive taste.
Sugar sweetens the pudding without adding calories.
Baking powder makes the batter rise quickly.
Buttermilk acts like sour cream and keeps the bread moist.
Butter enhances the flavor of the batter.
All these elements combine to give us one delicious treat!

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Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding

Can You Cook Yorkshire Puddings in Air Fryer?

Can you cook them in an air fryer? The answer is Yes. It can be cooked in an air fryer. The key is ensuring that the puddings are not too thick and cook evenly.

Why?

Air frying uses hot air instead of oil to heat your food. This method cooks food faster than conventional oven methods because there’s no need to preheat the oven before putting the food inside.

You don’t have to worry about burning yourself either since there isn’t any grease involved.

How Long to Cook Yorkshire Puddings in Air Fryer

Cooking time will vary based on how thick your meat pieces are. If they’re thin, then you should need less time. However, if they’re thicker, more time must pass so that all sides get evenly heated.

How to Cook Yorkshire Pudding In Air Fryer

To cook them is so simple:

Grab them from the freezer and load them straight into the air fryer.
Set the time to 5-8 minutes (or 4 minutes if the air fryer is preheated) and the temperature to 180°C/360°F and you are all set.
Serve and enjoy!

This recipe features the best-tasting dish you have ever tried.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serve: 4

Kitchen Gadgets

Air Fryer
Yorkshire pudding tin

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
50 g Plain Flour
1 Small Egg
150 ml Whole Milk
1 Teaspoon Salt & Pepper
You can also use Yorkshire pudding mix

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer to 200°C/400°F.
Mix the plain flour and the seasoning in a bowl. Pour in the egg (a bit at a time), stirring gradually with a fork until the egg is all added.
Add the milk a bit at a time and stir regularly until you have a mixture that is the thickness of a thick, smooth batter. Beat well until it forms bubbles on the top.
Place a little olive oil in your tins and place in the preheated Air Fryer for 3-5 minutes or until smoking.
Pour your pudding batter mixture (1/2 way up to your pudding tin), place it back in the Air Fryer, and cook at 200°C for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!

Reheating

In The Oven

If you reheat it in the oven, follow this recipe but bake it in preheated oven at 160°C/320°F for 6-8 minutes or 10-15 minutes, depending on whether you prefer crispy or soft.

In The Toaster Oven

You can also use your regular toaster oven if you adjust the settings accordingly. Just remember not to overdo it by setting too high temperatures.

In Air Fryer

Turn off the air fryer when cooking and put the lid on. Please wait till the timer goes off and remove it from the air fryer. Then pop it back in again and wait another minute or two. It’s ready to serve!

In The Microwave

You can also use a microwave to reheat. Just put the frozen dish in the microwave for 2-3 minutes per side.

If not frozen, place it upside down on a sheet of kitchen paper in the microwave. Do not cover as you want any cooking steam to disperse. Microwave on high power for 30-45 seconds – until the bottoms (uppermost) are no longer cold.

Tips:

Make sure there is enough space between the holes so the batter can expand during cooking.
Do not overfill the holes as this will result in soggy.
The batter should be thick but still pourable. Too much liquid makes them heavy and dense.
Depending on the size of your pan, you may need more than one batch.
Use a nonstick skillet when frying. This helps prevent sticking.
When using a regular oven, preheat the oven to 400°F before adding the batter.
To keep it crispy, do not cover it while cooking.
For extra crispiness, place the cooked it under the broiler for 2 – 3 minutes.
Keep them warm in a 200°F oven.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

FAQs

How long does it take to cook Yorkshire puddings in an air fryer?

Load frozen puddings into the air fryer basket. Cook for 350 F for 3-5 minutes or 4 minutes if your air fryer is preheated. See the video below for how it is done.