Air-Fried Yorkshire Pudding: A Tasty Treat?

Yorkshire pudding is a British classic, traditionally served as a side dish with a roast dinner. It is made using a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk, which is cooked in hot fat in the oven. While the traditional method can be tricky to get right, it is possible to make perfect Yorkshire puddings in an air fryer, freeing up space in your oven when cooking a roast dinner. The compact air fryer is perfectly suited to cooking these delicious puddings, which rise beautifully and develop a nice crispy exterior while staying light and fluffy on the inside.

Air fryer Yorkshire pudding recipe

Yorkshire puddings are a British classic and a staple of the traditional Sunday roast. This recipe will show you how to make perfect Yorkshire puddings in your air fryer.

Ingredients:

• 115 ml of full-fat fresh milk (or a mix of milk and water)
• 115 g of plain flour (all-purpose flour)
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or other oil with a high smoking point, such as sunflower oil, goose fat, or beef dripping)
• 2 eggs
• A pinch of salt

Method:

• Sift the plain flour into a large mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt.
• Crack in the eggs and add the milk.
• Whisk the ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
• Let the batter rest for 30 minutes or more (or even overnight in the refrigerator) to help the puddings rise fully when cooking.
• Place your oven-proof dish or ramekins into the air fryer drawer and add the oil.
• Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for a couple of minutes.
• Once the air fryer is hot, add the batter to the dish and close the drawer.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the puddings have risen and are golden and crispy.
• Serve hot with your favourite roast dinner.

Tips:

• If you have leftover puddings, you can keep them in the fridge for a couple of days and reheat in the air fryer for three minutes at 160°C.
• You can also freeze cooked Yorkshire puddings and reheat them from frozen in the air fryer for about seven minutes.
• For individual puddings, you can use silicone muffin tins, ramekins, or mini pie tins.
• Flip the puddings halfway through cooking to get an even colour and texture.

Air fryer Yorkshire pudding equipment

To make Yorkshire puddings in an air fryer, you will need an air fryer, of course! The model you use is up to you, but one source recommends the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1, while another suggests a Cosori XL.

You will also need something to cook the batter in. The best option is a silicone muffin tin, which slides out of the muffin tins with ease and allows the puddings to rise better. Other options include:

• Ramekins (6 fl oz)
• Pudding tins
• Mini cake tins (4 inches)

If you are using the ramekins, you will need to grease them.

Finally, you will need the ingredients for the batter:

• Plain flour
• Milk (or a mix of milk and water)
• Eggs
• Oil with a high smoking point, such as sunflower oil, or goose fat, beef dripping or vegetable baking fat
• Seasoning (optional)

Air fryer Yorkshire pudding cooking time and temperature

The cooking time and temperature for making Yorkshire puddings in an air fryer vary slightly depending on the recipe used. However, most recipes recommend preheating the air fryer between 180–200°C (356–392°F) for about 10 minutes.

For the cooking time, most recipes suggest cooking the Yorkshire puddings for 10–12 minutes at this temperature, before flipping them over and cooking for a further 3–10 minutes, depending on the size of the puddings. This will give a total cooking time of 13–22 minutes.

Some recipes suggest cooking the puddings at a higher temperature of 400°F (204°C) for 25 minutes, checking after 20 minutes, and reducing the heat if they are browning too quickly.

It is worth noting that the size and material of the tin or ramekin used will affect the cooking time, and you may need to experiment to find the perfect cooking time and temperature for your air fryer.

Air fryer Yorkshire pudding serving suggestions

Yorkshire puddings are a classic British side dish traditionally served with a roast dinner, especially roast beef, and gravy. They are a versatile dish, however, and can be served in many ways. Here are some serving suggestions for air-fried Yorkshire puddings:

The Classic Sunday Roast

Yorkshire puddings are a staple of the British Sunday roast, so serve them with roast beef and plenty of gravy. They also go well with all kinds of meat and poultry—if you've got gravy, you should have Yorkies!

Air-Fryer Roast Dinner

You can cook the main elements of a roast dinner in an air fryer, so you don't need to turn on your oven. Make an air-fryer roast beef or turkey to go with your puddings, and use your microwave to heat the gravy.

With Roasted Vegetables

Yorkshire puddings are often served with roast beef and gravy, but you can also serve them with roasted vegetables.

Mini Savoury Pies or Puddings

Use the Yorkies as a base for mini savoury pies or puddings.

Sausage and Gravy

Try filling the Yorkies with sausage and gravy for a twist on Toad in the Hole.

Air fryer Yorkshire pudding storage

Air Fryer Yorkshire puddings can be stored in the fridge for up to a couple of days. They will lose their crispness, but you can pop them in the air fryer for three minutes at 160°C (320°F) to make them crispy again.

Yorkshire puddings can also be frozen and then reheated in the air fryer straight from frozen. To freeze, cool the puddings completely, then spread them out on a tray and freeze. Once frozen, store them in a bag or container. Reheat from frozen for five minutes at 180°C (360°F).

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