Yorkshire pudding is a classic British side dish that’s crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfect for soaking up gravy. Traditionally, it’s baked in the oven, but you can make it in the air fryer — faster and just as delicious.
This recipe uses a simple batter made with eggs, flour, and milk. The key to success is preheating your air fryer and pan so the batter starts cooking as soon as it hits the hot oil. This makes the puddings rise tall and stay fluffy inside.
These air fryer Yorkshire puddings are perfect with roast beef and gravy, or you can serve them as part of a Sunday roast. You can even enjoy them as a dessert with a drizzle of golden syrup!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons oil or beef dripping
Instructions
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, milk, and salt until smooth and lump-free. Let the batter rest for at least 20–30 minutes (this helps it rise better).
- Preheat the Pan: Place a muffin tin or heatproof silicone cups into your air fryer basket. Add about 1 teaspoon of oil or dripping into each cup. Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes to get the oil very hot.
- Add the Batter: Carefully pour the batter into the hot cups, filling each halfway.
- Air Fry: Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from air fryer and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Tips & Tricks
- Resting the batter is important for tall, fluffy Yorkshire puddings.
- Do not open the air fryer during cooking — this can make them deflate.
- If using beef drippings, heat them until smoking hot before adding the batter.
- Use silicone muffin cups for easy removal, or a metal muffin tin if it fits in your air fryer.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
- Best served fresh, but you can reheat them in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes to crisp them back up.
Yorkshire Pudding in Air Fryer
Description:
Golden, crispy Yorkshire puddings made in the air fryer — perfect for Sunday roasts, beef dinners, or even as a sweet dessert with syrup.
Duration:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+30 minutes rest)
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus resting)
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tbsp oil or beef dripping
Instructions:
- Whisk eggs, flour, milk, and salt until smooth. Rest batter 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer with muffin tin and oil at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
- Pour batter halfway into hot cups.
- Air fry 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve immediately.
