Dutch Baby Pancake
Breakfast·intermediate

Dutch Baby Pancake

Yield
Prep
Total
1 pancake (baked in a 6-inch cast iron or oven-safe skillet that fits your air fryer)
5m
17m
vegetariannut-freebreakfastdessertSpray SurfaceKid-Friendly

A Dutch Baby pancake puffs up dramatically in the air fryer, creating a show-stopping breakfast. A hot pan is key for the perfect rise and crispy edges. Find ingredient list, steps, and timing on the page.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
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Steps

  1. 01Blend the eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender until completely smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  2. 02Place the butter in your 6-inch skillet and put the skillet in the air fryer during preheat so the butter melts and the pan gets ripping hot.
  3. 03Carefully remove the hot skillet. Swirl the melted butter to coat the sides.
  4. 04Pour the batter into the hot, buttered skillet.
  5. 05Immediately return to the air fryer.
  6. 06Do not open the basket during cooking. Same principle as popovers.
  7. 07The dutch baby will puff dramatically and then deflate slightly when you open the basket. That's normal and correct.
The hot pan is the trick. Cold pan, flat pancake. The batter hitting the hot butter is what creates the dramatic puff and the crispy, browned edges. Serve immediately with lemon juice and powdered sugar, or berries and whipped cream. It deflates as it cools so don't wait.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
375°F
12m
5m
No
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 375 F and place a small oven-safe skillet or dish inside to heat up.
  2. 02In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and a dash of vanilla.
  3. 03Carefully remove the hot pan and melt a small amount of butter in it.
  4. 04Pour the batter into the hot pan and return to the air fryer.
  5. 05Cook for 12 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  6. 06Remove carefully, add toppings, and serve immediately as it deflates.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.

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