Why you should make air fryer danish pancake balls
Using an ensures an even heat distribution for your danish pancake balls. It allows the batter to rise quickly and creates a delicate crust. You can cook several at once depending on the size of your basket and silicone moulds. This method is much cleaner than traditional frying as it requires very little oil.
Follow these simple steps for air fryer danish pancake balls
Prepare batter: Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and whisk the yolks with buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Whisk whites: Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until they form stiff peaks. Gently fold the whites into the main batter using a metal spoon to keep the air inside. This step is essential to make the danish pancake balls light and airy.
Fill moulds: Lightly spray your silicone moulds with oil and place them inside the basket. Carefully spoon the batter into each hole until they are about three quarters full. Do not overfill them as the batter will rise during the cooking process.
Air fry: Cook at 180 degrees for about eight to ten minutes until the tops are golden brown. You can turn them halfway through if your model requires it for even browning. Serve the danish pancake balls warm with your favourite jam.
Useful tips for air fryer danish pancake balls
Always use room temperature buttermilk and eggs to help the batter combine smoothly. Whisking the egg whites separately is the secret to getting a fluffy texture inside the danish pancake balls. If you do not have silicone moulds, you can use small paper cupcake liners, though the shape may be less round. Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the flour or the balls might become tough.
You can add a small piece of apple or a teaspoon of jam into the centre of the batter before cooking for a surprise filling. Make sure to preheat the for a few minutes so the cooking starts immediately. Leftover danish pancake balls can be frozen and reheated easily in the for a few minutes.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also try
air fryer cherry tomatoes,
air fryer chickpeas or
air fryer halloumi.
