Air Fryer Yorkshire Puddings
Ready in about 24 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer yorkshire puddings?+
Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 12-15 min.