Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of lemon juice)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate smaller bowl, beat the egg and then stir in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine and help keep the bites fluffy.
- Lightly grease a silicone mini muffin mold that fits inside your air fryer basket. If you do not have a mold, you can use silicone cupcake liners. Fill each cavity about 2/3 of the way full with the batter. If you are adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, drop a few on top of each bite now and lightly press them into the batter.
- Place the filled silicone mold into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Cook the pancake bites for 7 to 9 minutes. The tops should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Avoid using higher temperatures, as the outside will burn before the inside finishes cooking.
- Carefully remove the mold from the air fryer using tongs or heat-resistant mitts. Let the bites cool in the mold for 2 minutes; this allows them to firm up so they pop out easily. Serve warm with a side of maple syrup for dipping, or dust them with a little powdered sugar for an extra treat.
- Cook Time: 18 minutes