Air Fryer Crumpets

Ready in about 11 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

Shop-bought crumpets toasted to a crisp exterior with a warm, spongy middle full of butter-soaking holes. The air fryer toasts them more evenly than a toaster and reheats a batch at once.

Ingredients

  • 6 crumpets
  • Butter to serve
  • Jam or honey to serve
  • Grated cheese (optional)
  • Marmite (optional)

Method

  1. 1Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/360°F.
  2. 2Arrange the crumpets holey-side up in a single layer.
  3. 3Cook for 3 minutes until the tops are set.
  4. 4Flip and cook for 2-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. 5For extra crunch, add a final minute at 190°C/375°F.
  6. 6Butter generously while hot and serve.

Tips for the best results

  • Toast holey-side up first so the butter pools later.
  • Do not overlap them or they toast unevenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer crumpets?+

Cook at 180°C / 360°F for 5-7 min, flip halfway.

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