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Air fryer pancakes stack with blueberries and bananas and syrup dripping down sides.

Fluffy Air Fryer Pancakes

Deliciously fluffy Air Fryer Pancakes - Try our easy recipe for perfect golden pancakes in your air fryer. Breakfast made simple!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • (4) 4-inch ramekins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk see notes
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • Baker’s Joy Baking Spray

Instructions
 

How to Make Pancakes in the Air Fryer

  • In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 Tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Measure buttermilk in a measuring cup. Add egg and whisk until they are well combined. Next, whisk melted butter into the buttermilk and egg mixture until fully incorporated.
    ¾ cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 Tablespoons butter
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes.
  • Spray (4) 4-inch ramekins with Baker’s Joy Baking Spray. This helps prevent the pancakes from sticking and ensures they release easily from the pans.
    Baker’s Joy Baking Spray
  • Scoop ¼ cup of pancake batter into each prepared pan. Gently tap the dish on the counter a few times to distribute the batter evenly so it covers the bottom of the dish.
  • Air fry the pancakes at 350°F for 10-11 minutes, or until the pancakes are golden brown on top. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model, so keep an eye on them. At the halfway mark, run a butter knife around the edges of each pan to help release the pancakes.
  • Carefully remove the hot dishes from the air fryer using oven mitts. Turn the ramekins over on a plate to remove the pancakes from the pans.

Using a Countertop Air Fryer Oven with a Tray

  • Prepare batter as directed above.
  • Preheat the countertop air fryer oven to 350°F.
  • Spray (4) 4-inch ramekins with baking spray.
  • Scoop ¼ cup of batter into each dish. Gently tap the dish on the counter a few times to distribute the batter evenly to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Air fry at 350°F. for 12-15 minutes until pancakes are golden brown on top. Halfway through air frying, run a butter knife around the inside edges of each dish.
  • Carefully remove hot dishes from the air fryer. Using a spatula, remove the pancakes from the pans to a serving plate. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Notes

  • No sifter? No problem. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk; texture may differ, but the taste remains.
  • Use 4-inch ramekins or 6-inch cake pans/aluminum pie tins for traditional-looking pancakes if they fit.
  • Cooking time varies by air fryer model; adjust as needed.
  • Recipe time based on a cold air fryer. Check remaining batches early when cooking multiples; they may cook faster.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 317IUCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg