Skip the stovetop mess and make breakfast a breeze with these Air Fryer Pancakes! With a perfectly golden outside and a soft, fluffy center, they come together in minutes using ingredients you already have on hand.
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What makes this recipe even better is the convenience—no flipping required and no standing over a hot griddle. Just pour the batter into silicone molds, pop them in the air fryer, and let it do the work while you prep your coffee or gather toppings.
It's the perfect solution for busy mornings or weekend brunches with the family.
Looking to round out your morning menu? Try pairing these pancakes with other quick and delicious air fryer favorites like my Air Fryer Apple Fritters, Air Fryer French Toast, Air Fryer Donuts, or crispy Air Fryer Bacon. These easy recipes make it simple to create a full breakfast spread—without ever turning on the stove.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No flipping needed: The air fryer takes away all the hassle of traditional pancake making and simplifies it into a quick and easy process! No need to flip or hassle with the stovetop with this recipe.
- Perfect for freezing: It’s a great idea to make a double batch of these treats and keep some in the freezer for a quick and easy breakfast on those busy mornings!
- Customizable and fun: It’s super simple to add your favorite toppings and add-ins to these pancakes. Whether you’re craving chocolate chips, fresh blueberries, or rainbow sprinkles, you can easily customize your pancakes in the air fryer.
- Quick and easy ingredients: You’ll most likely already have all of the necessary ingredients in your kitchen, making this recipe even more simple!
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below to make this easy air fryer breakfast!
- Eggs - Use room temperature eggs for the smoothest batter.
- Milk - Use your milk of choice.
- Butter gives the pancakes a buttery richness; use unsalted butter so the pancakes aren’t too salty.
- Flour - You can sift your flour to avoid a lumpy batter.
- Salt - Just a pinch should do the job!
- Baking powder helps the pancakes rise and get perfectly fluffy while cooking—just like in my Perfect Pancakes recipe, where it's one of the secrets to that soft, airy texture everyone loves. Check out what the second one is!
- Sugar gives the pancakes a hint of sweetness.
- Vanilla adds the perfect sweet flavor and gives the pancakes a wonderful aroma.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Batter substitutions: You can use any pancake batter you love—homemade, store-bought mix, or even protein pancake mix for an extra boost.
- Flavor additions: Try a splash of almond extract, a dash of cinnamon, or a pinch of nutmeg to warm up the flavor.
- Fun add-ins: Mix things up with mini chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped nuts, or even rainbow sprinkles for a kid-friendly twist—or try making one big pancake with different add-ins in sections like we do in this Fluffy Oven Pancake recipe!
- Egg replacements: For an egg-free version, swap each egg with ¼ cup of mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce.
- Dairy-free options: Use almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk instead of regular milk, and sub coconut oil or dairy-free butter for a plant-based option.
- Flour swaps: Whole wheat flour adds a hearty texture, or use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend to keep it gluten-free.
How to Make Pancakes in the Air Fryer
Once you've gathered all your ingredients, grab a mixing bowl and follow the steps below for these fluffy air fryer pancakes!
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined.
- Step 2: Pour in melted butter in a fine stream while mixing.
- Step 3: Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar, then whisk until the batter is mostly smooth with just a few small lumps.
- Step 4: Add vanilla and whisk again until batter is uniform.
- Step 5: Lightly spray 4-inch silicone molds with cooking spray, fill them halfway with batter, and place in the air fryer basket, adjusting the number to fit your air fryer.
- Step 6: Air fry at 350ºF for 6–8 minutes until cooked through and golden, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Helpful Tips
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking to activate the baking powder and create fluffier pancakes.
- Avoid soggy pancakes: After your pancakes come out of the air fryer, place them apart on a wire rack instead of stacking them to prevent them from getting soggy.
- The first batch of pancakes may take a little longer to cook, but any other remaining batches might take a minute or two less because the air fryer is already hot.
- If you want to be extra precise, use a measuring cup when pouring batter to ensure equal amounts in each silicone disc.
- Don’t overfill the molds—fill only halfway to give the batter room to rise and cook through evenly.
- Pair with sides: These pancakes go great with my Air Fryer Omelette or crispy Air Fryer Bacon for a complete and satisfying breakfast.
Recipe FAQs
Nope! There’s no need to worry about flipping your pancakes in the air fryer. The air fryer circulates the hot air all around the pancakes, cooking them evenly on each side without the need to flip!
Mini cake pans, foil cups, or oven-safe ramekins should all work in place of silicone molds. Just be sure to lightly grease if needed to prevent sticking.
If you’re having trouble with your pancakes not cooking evenly, the batter may be too thick or filled more than halfway in the silicone disc. Be sure to not overcrowd your air fryer basket and spread the batter evenly so that the pancakes cook completely throughout.
Absolutely! You can use a store-bought mix, protein pancake mix, or homemade batter in the air fryer.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store leftover pancakes, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat your pancakes, microwave for 15-20 seconds or until heated through.
Freezing Instructions
To freeze leftovers, separate pancakes with parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer at 350ºF for 3–4 minutes or warm in the microwave for 30–60 seconds with a damp paper towel on top.
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Air Fryer Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs.
- Add milk and whisk again.
- Pour in melted butter in a fine stream while mixing.
- Add flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- Whisk until only a few small lumps remain.
- Add vanilla and whisk again until batter is uniform.
- Prepare 4-inch silicone discs by spraying them with a thin layer of cooking spray.
- Fill each disc about halfway full and place them in your air fryer basket. The number of discs you can bake at one time will depend on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry at 350ºF for 6-8 minutes or until pancakes are baked thoroughly and slightly golden.
- Serve with toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking to activate the baking powder and create fluffier pancakes.
- Avoid soggy pancakes: After your pancakes come out of the air fryer, place them apart on a wire rack instead of stacking them to prevent them from getting soggy.
- The first batch of pancakes may take a little longer to cook, but any other remaining batches might take a minute or two less because the air fryer is already hot.
- If you want to be extra precise, use a measuring cup when pouring batter to ensure equal amounts in each silicone disc.
- Don’t overfill the molds—fill only halfway to give the batter room to rise and cook through evenly.
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