Air Fryer Pancakes (without a mold)
Yes, you can make pancakes in the air fryer! This viral TikTok-style recipe uses boxed pancake mix and parchment paper to create a simple, mess-free breakfast when your stove’s out or you’re just feeling curious. Tested in a Ninja Foodi, this air fryer pancake method works—just know the results are a little quirky!
Servings: 4 pancakes
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup prepared pancake mix thickened if needed
- Parchment paper not wax paper
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Make batter according the box - If your batter is too runny, stir in a little more mix. A thicker batter helps it stay in place on the parchment paper while cooking.
- Preheat air fryer at 400°F on Air Crisp for 5 minutes.
- Cut parchment paper squares to fit your air fryer basket.
- Place one parchment paper square in the basket. Spoon about 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto it. Add another square on top, then another 1/4 cup of batter. Repeat until you have 4 layers, ending with batter on top.
- Air fry for 4–6 minutes at 400°F. Check at 4 minutes and if the middle layers are still raw, continue cooking. I found 6 minutes worked best in my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer.
- Carefully remove the stack from the air fryer. Peel away the parchment paper, serve pancakes warm, and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- This is a great backup method if your stove’s not working or you’re cooking in a dorm or camper.
- Works best with thicker pancake batter and a little patience!