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Air Fryer Dutch Baby

Jan 29, 2022 · 6 Comments

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Did you know that you could make a Dutch baby in an air fryer? It's very easy and the cooking time is much less than in a conventional oven. Besides, almost everything cooked in an air fryer just tastes better. An air fryer Dutch baby is no exception.

Dutch baby inside a mini cast iron pan topped with strawberries and powdered sugar.

What do you need to make an air fryer Dutch baby?

To make a Dutch baby in an air fryer, you will need an air fryer and a cast iron pan.

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of air fryer models out there. Some are smaller; some are larger. A larger air fryer is what you will ideally want to use.

You will also need a mini cast iron pan such as the 5" Lodge cast iron pan, the 6" Lodge mini cast iron pan, or the 5.5" Pampered Chef dual-handle mini pan. Another option is the 6.25" TableCraft cast iron mini server that is only 8.125" long, including the handles and fits in my air fryer just fine.

For example, mine is a 6.8 Qt Chefman air fryer that is about 11" by 11" inside. It fits a 5" Lodge cast iron pan, which is perfect for making a single-portion Dutch baby. I could even fit the 6" Lodge mini cast iron pan. It might be tight, but it should fit.

Alternatives

All is not lost if you only have a small (e.g., 3.5 Qt) air fryer. In a pinch, use oven-safe ramekins. I've used them myself, and they work. Albeit, Dutch babies made in ramekins seem to rise less and tend to be thicker at the bottom. They even look like a cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a Dutch baby, but they still taste great.

Making Dutch babies in an air fryer

Step one is to preheat the cast iron pan inside the air fryer. Place the cast iron pan on the air fryer basket/rack and preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. According to my tests, this time is sufficient to preheat a pan to about 380F - 400F. If your air fryer can heat up higher, mine goes up to 410F, then preheat it to that temperature. Don't go higher than 425F.

While the air fryer is preheating, prepare the batter. You can prepare the batter by hand, using a whisk, blender, or a stand mixer. The results will be the same.

Next, melt a tablespoon of butter in the pan, moving it around to get full coverage. Wait until the butter is melted.

Melting butter inside hot cast iron pan.

The next step is to pour some batter into the pan inside the air fryer. The recipe below will make about 4 servings or four single-portion Dutch babies. Pour just enough to cover the bottom of the cast iron pan. Close the lid of the air fryer and set the timer to 7 minutes. Your timing may vary, as different air fryers may cook differently, so start checking for doneness after 6 minutes.

Pouring Dutch baby batter into a hot cast iron pan.

The amount of batter that you pour does not need to be precise. Shoot for 1/4 of the recipe if using a 5" pan. More if using a larger pan, e.g., 1/3 of the recipe if using a 6" inch pan. If you are using a larger than 5" pan, you will need to air fry your Dutch babies for a little longer.

I've experimented with pouring less vs pouring a little more and found that my Dutch babies all turned out very well, except that those with more batter had thicker bottoms. It's not necessarily a bad thing; they tasted very good. They rose higher too.

Tall, crispy Dutch baby inside cast iron pan inside an air fryer.

Once the Dutch baby is tall and golden brown with crispy tops, carefully pull it out of the air fryer.

You have two options: take the Dutch baby with the cast iron pan and set it on a cooling rack, or remove just the Dutch baby and leave the pan inside the air fryer so you can start preheating it for the next batch.

Since the pan will be quite hot already, it will take only about 5-6 minutes to preheat it again fully. If you have a laser thermometer, this would be a good time to pull it out. You are looking for temps around 380F - 400F.

Serving

The possibilities are endless here. I like my Dutch babies topped with fruit, berries, and powdered sugar. Honey, maple syrup, strawberry jam, corn syrup, whipped cream are very good additions too.

Make sure to serve your Dutch babies while they are hot. They will drop down as they cool, so the sooner you eat them, the more you will get 😉

Dutch baby topped with strawberries and powdered sugar inside a cast iron pan.

Dutch baby inside a mini cast iron pan topped with strawberries and powdered sugar.

Air Fryer Dutch Baby

How to make Dutch baby in an air fryer.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer Dutch baby, Dutch baby in air fryer
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
preheating time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Dutch babies
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • Butter for cooking.
  • Fruit, berries, syrups, and/or powdered sugar for serving.

Instructions

  • Place a 5" Lodge cast iron pan inside your air fryer. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for 10 minutes.
  • Using a blender or a hand mixer, mix eggs and milk together. Add flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt, and continue mixing until all ingredients are mixed well.
  • Open the air fryer and, being very careful – the pan will be very hot, place a tablespoon of butter in the preheated pan. Move the butter with a fork or a knife to cover the bottom of the pan evenly.
  • Carefully pour about a quarter of the batter into the hot pan, making sure not to splatter batter on the sides of the pan. Close the air fryer and cook at 400F for 7 minutes. Start checking for doneness after 6 minutes, as different air fryers cook differently. The Dutch baby pancake will puff up around the edges and sometimes around the center. Do not open the air fryer too early, as it may cause the dough to collapse, and your Dutch baby will look more like a traditional flat pancake.
  • Once your Dutch baby is done baking, remove the pan from the air fryer, being very careful as the pan will be very hot, and set it on a cooling rack. Alternatively, take the Dutch baby out with a fork or tongs and leave the pan inside to make more Dutch babies.
  • Place the Dutch baby onto a serving plate. You can also serve it on the mini cast iron pan placed on a trivet. Top with whatever you'd like (berries, fruit, powdered sugar, maple syrup, etc.) and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Sally says

    May 25, 2024 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe makes perfect Dutch Babies in minutes. Great instructions for a favorite treat!

    Reply
    • victor says

      May 27, 2024 at 3:41 pm

      I am glad you liked my recipe. Enjoy! Also try my air fryer focaccia. It's really good!

      Reply
  2. Rita says

    July 11, 2022 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    So cute and so delicous! Mine turned out looking as good as yours, I am so proud of myself. Thank you for the awesome recipe.

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 11, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      You are very welcome, Rita. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Alfredo says

    April 12, 2022 at 1:20 am

    5 stars
    My very first air fryer dutch baby turned out magnificent. I ended up making 3 of them as they were delicious. Thank you for the easy to follow and very good recipe. Will be making this again for sure.

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 12, 2022 at 8:51 am

      You are very welcome. Enjoy!

      Reply

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