Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose pancake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
- 3/4 cup milk or water (adjust based on mix instructions)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil
- 12 large fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 pressurized can of whipped cream (or thick Greek yogurt)
- 24 mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- 12 small red candies or pomegranate seeds (for noses)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Start by whisking your pancake mix, milk, egg, and melted butter in a medium bowl until the batter is mostly smooth. A few tiny lumps are perfectly fine. Slice your strawberries in half lengthwise to create the “Santa hats.” Line your air fryer basket with a piece of perforated parchment paper specifically designed for air fryers to prevent the batter from dripping through the holes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 330°F (165°C). Lightly spray the parchment paper with cooking spray. Using a tablespoon, drop small circles of batter onto the parchment paper, leaving at least an inch of space between them. Air fry the pancakes for 4 to 5 minutes until the tops look set and the edges are lightly golden. You do not need to flip these mini pancakes! Remove them carefully and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Now comes the fun part! Place three mini pancakes on each plate. Position a strawberry half at the top of each pancake to act as the hat. Use the whipped cream to create a “pom-pom” on the tip of the hat and a “fur trim” along the bottom edge of the strawberry. Spray a large cloud of whipped cream at the bottom of the pancake for Santa’s beard. Finally, add two mini chocolate chips for eyes and a red candy for the nose.
- Cook Time: 18 minutes