Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding is a simple and delicious dish that comes from the United Kingdom. It is very famous and loved by many people, especially for Sunday meals. These puddings are light, crispy on the outside, and soft inside. When cooked properly, they puff up beautifully and turn golden brown.

This recipe will help you make perfect Yorkshire puddings using an air fryer. It is easier than the traditional oven method and gives great results if you follow each step carefully.

What is Yorkshire Pudding?

Yorkshire pudding is a classic side dish made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a little salt. When this batter is cooked in very hot oil or fat, it rises quickly and forms a crispy outside with a soft and airy inside.

It is usually served with roast meat and gravy. The pudding has a hollow center, which is perfect for holding gravy.

Why Use an Air Fryer?

Making Yorkshire puddings in an oven can sometimes be difficult. The air fryer makes the process easier and faster. It also helps you get a crispy texture without much effort.

The key is:

• Preheating properly
• Using hot oil
• Not overfilling the batter
• Flipping halfway through cooking

Understanding the Batter

The batter is the most important part of this recipe. It must be smooth and slightly thin. Resting the batter is also very important because it helps improve texture and rise.

Ingredients for Batter (Same as Original)

• Plain flour (all-purpose flour)
• Salt
• Large eggs
• Milk

These ingredients should be mixed well until smooth. No lumps should remain.

Choosing the Right Cooking Fat

You must use oil or fat that can handle high heat. This is very important for success.

Best options:

• Sunflower oil
• Vegetable cooking fat
• Goose fat
• Beef dripping

The oil must be very hot before adding the batter. This is what makes the puddings rise quickly.

What You Can Use for Cooking

In an air fryer, you need small containers to shape the puddings. You can use:

• Silicone muffin tin
• Ramekins
• Pudding tins
• Small cake tins

Each option works, but cooking time may change slightly depending on size and material.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Batter

• Take a mixing bowl.
• Add flour and salt. Mix them together.
• Break the eggs into the bowl.
• Add a little milk.
• Use a whisk to mix everything. Start from the center and slowly mix outward.

Now:

• Slowly add the rest of the milk.
• Keep mixing until the batter becomes smooth.
• Make sure there are no lumps.

Let the batter rest:

• Leave it for 30 minutes
  OR
• Keep it in the fridge overnight

👉 Resting helps the batter become better and rise nicely.

Optional Tip:
If you have a hand blender, you can put everything in a jug and blend until smooth.

2. Preheat the Air Fryer

• Place your muffin tin or ramekins in the air fryer basket.
• Add about half teaspoon oil in each section.
• Heat the air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes.

👉 This step is VERY IMPORTANT.
Hot oil is needed for the puddings to rise.

3. Fill the Batter

• Stir the batter again before using.
• Carefully pour the batter into each cup.
• Fill only halfway (not full).

👉 Do this quickly so the oil stays hot.

4. First Cooking Stage

• Air fry for 10 minutes.

After this:

• The puddings will look golden and puffed on top.
• The bottom may still be soft.

5. Flip the Puddings

• Use tongs to turn each pudding upside down.

Cook again:

• Small puddings → 5 minutes
• Large puddings → up to 10 minutes

6. Final Result

The puddings should be:

• Golden brown
• Crispy outside
• Light and airy inside

If they feel heavy:

• Cook for a few more minutes

7. Cook in Batches

• Repeat the same steps until all batter is used.
• You will get around 8–12 puddings depending on size.

Serving Suggestions

Yorkshire puddings taste best when served immediately.

You can serve them with:

• Roast beef
• Roast chicken
• Roast lamb
• Turkey
• Any meal with gravy

👉 The gravy goes perfectly inside the hollow center.

Storing the Puddings

If you have leftovers:

• Keep them in the fridge for 2 days
• They may lose crispiness

To reheat:

• Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes

They will become crispy again.

Freezing Instructions

• Let puddings cool completely
• Place them on a tray
• Freeze until solid
• Store in a bag or container

To reheat from frozen:

• Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 5 minutes

Tips & Tricks

• Always preheat the air fryer properly
• Use hot oil for best rise
• Do not overfill batter
• Flip puddings halfway for even cooking
• Different tins may change cooking time
• If puddings feel heavy, cook directly in basket for 1–2 minutes
• A hand blender makes smoother batter quickly

Description

Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding is a crispy and light side dish made from simple batter. It is perfect with roast meals and gravy.

Duration

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Rest Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

For Batter

• 130 g (1 cup) plain flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 240 ml (1 cup) milk

For Cooking

• 3 tbsp vegetable cooking fat or sunflower oil

Instructions

Make Batter

1. Add flour and salt in a bowl and mix.
2. Add eggs and a little milk. Mix with whisk.
3. Slowly add remaining milk and mix until smooth.
4. Rest batter for 30 minutes or overnight.

Preheat Air Fryer

1. Place muffin tin or ramekins in basket.
2. Add half teaspoon oil in each.
3. Heat at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes.

Cook Puddings

1. Stir batter again.
2. Pour batter halfway into each cup.
3. Cook for 10 minutes.
4. Flip puddings carefully.
5. Cook 5–10 more minutes until golden and crispy.

Serve

• Serve immediately with roast dinner and gravy.

Tips & Tricks

• Preheat is very important
• Use high heat oil
• Do not overfill batter
• Flip during cooking for best results
• Cook longer if pudding feels heavy

Storage

• Fridge: Keep for 2 days
• Reheat: 160°C for 3 minutes

Freezing

• Freeze after cooling
• Reheat frozen at 180°C for 5 minutes