Air Fryer Yorkshire Puddings
Ready in about 24 minutes.
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Tall, crisp and airy Yorkshire puddings with a soft centre, cooked in the air fryer for a Sunday roast. Getting the fat smoking hot is the trick to a dramatic rise.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 140 g plain flour
- 4 eggs
- 200 ml milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tsp beef dripping or vegetable oil
Method
- 1Whisk the flour, eggs, milk and salt into a smooth batter and rest for 30 minutes.
- 2Add a teaspoon of dripping to each metal pudding tin.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F with the tins inside until the fat is smoking hot.
- 4Carefully pour the batter into the hot tins to two-thirds full.
- 5Air fry for 12-15 minutes until puffed, tall and deep golden.
- 6Do not open the drawer early or they may collapse.
Tips for the best results
- Cold batter hitting hot fat gives the biggest rise.
- Resist peeking, the sudden temperature drop can deflate them.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer yorkshire puddings steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer yorkshire puddings the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer yorkshire puddings?
A typical starting point is 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer yorkshire puddings ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer yorkshire puddings serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.