Air Fryer Bread Pudding (Easy, Crispy & Ready in 15 Minutes)
- Rashmi Gharat
- 13 minutes ago
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This air fryer bread pudding is crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients. If you’re looking for an easy air fryer dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven, this recipe is for you.
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Perfect for small batches, quick desserts, or using up leftover bread, this air fryer bread pudding recipe delivers classic comfort food flavor with perfectly golden top and rich and custardy middle. If you want a simple way to impress your family or guests, this air fryer bread pudding recipe is a great choice.
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Why Make Bread Pudding in the Air Fryer?
Using an air fryer is one of the best ways to make bread pudding quickly. The circulating heat of the air fryer creates a lightly caramelized top while keeping the inside moist and rich.
Benefits of air fryer bread pudding:
Fast & efficient - no preheating a big oven and is faster than oven-baked bread pudding. The air fryer heats up quickly, needs only 3 mins to preheat and takes just 15 mins cooking time, making it ideal for busy cooks.
Perfect texture - crispy golden top and edges with a soft, creamy center.
Small-batch friendly - ideal for small portions, couples or solo desserts.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Bread Pudding
This easy air fryer bread pudding recipe uses basic ingredients you may already have like milk, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, white bread, raisins and egg. A tiny bit of salt helps enhance the flavor of the pudding.
Using a slightly stale bread (a day-old) helps the pudding soak up the custard better without becoming mushy. Instead of normal white bread you can also use brioche bread (for buttery and decadent texture), challah bread (for sturdy texture that will hold shape while soaking up custard) or french bread (for a firmer, slightly chewier texture).
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Bread Pudding
Mix the mixture well until all the sugar dissolves
Do not skip the resting time as that’s when bread will absorb the flavors
Use an air fryer-safe baking dish or ramekin. A cake tin will also work.
Do not overcook - bread pudding should be moist, not dry.
Check doneness early, as air fryer models vary. It should be golden brown on top and inserted toothpick should come out clean.
Let the bread pudding cool down slightly before serving to allow the custard to fully set.
Air Fryer Bread Pudding Variations
This Air Fryer Bread Pudding is highly customizable. You can add chocolate, dried fruits, nuts or spices you love. Raisins can be replaced with dried cranberries or chocolate chips. You can also add in some chopped pecans or walnuts. Below are some variations:
Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Add some finely chopped apples and extra cinnamon.
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
Mix some chocolate chips before air frying.
Banana Bread Pudding
Use cubed banana bread instead of plain bread for extra flavor and add sliced bananas on top before air frying.
Dairy-Free Bread Pudding
Substitute with almond milk or coconut milk and dairy-free butter.
What to Serve with Bread Pudding
This air fryer dessert is delicious on its own but can also be served with:
a dusting of Powdered sugar
a drizzle of Maple syrup or caramel sauce
a dollop of Whipped cream
a scoop of Vanilla ice cream (melts beautifully on top)
This easy dessert pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy afternoon treat.
How to Store and Reheat Bread Pudding
Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftover bread pudding for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 150°C/300°F for 3–5 minutes or until it turns warm.
Easy Air Fryer Bread Pudding - Rich, Custardy, and Packed With Flavor
This easy air fryer bread pudding is the perfect quick dessert when you want something warm, comforting, and homemade without much hassle. Whether you’re making dessert for two, a late-night treat or just want something indulgent on a weeknight, this air fryer version delivers big comfort with minimal cleanup. This air fryer bread pudding proves that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated; it’s a simple recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Measurements for all OvalShelf Recipes:
1 Cup = 250ml , 1 TBSP = 15ml, 1 tsp = 5ml
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Frequently Asked Questions for Air Fryer Bread Pudding
Can you make bread pudding in an air fryer?
Yes, bread pudding can be made in an air fryer using an air fryer–safe dish. It cooks faster than oven-baked bread pudding and creates a crispy top with a soft, custardy center.
What temperature to cook bread pudding in an air fryer?
Cook Bread pudding at 360°F (180°C) in an air fryer that is pre-heated for 3 mins.
How long does air fryer bread pudding take?
Air fryer bread pudding takes 12–15 minutes, depending on the air fryer model and dish size. Pudding should be monitored closely towards the end for doneness, as air fryer models vary and may require different cooking times.
What type of bread should be used for bread pudding?
Normal white bread can be used for bread pudding. Using a slightly stale bread (a day-old) is better as it soaks up the custard better without becoming mushy. Brioche bread (for buttery and decadent texture), challah bread (for sturdy texture that will hold shape while soaking up custard) or french bread (for a firmer, slightly chewier texture) can also be used.
How to store leftover bread pudding?
Cover the leftover bread pudding and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the air fryer at 150°C/300°F for 3–5 minutes or until it turns warm when needed.
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Step-by-step instructions with photos for How to Make Bread Pudding in the Air Fryer:
Add hot milk, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and cinnamon powder in a bowl.
Mix well until all the sugar dissolves.
To this add white bread that is cut into small squares and raisins and mix again.
Cover and let it rest for 20 mins.
After 20 mins take a round 6-inch cake tin and grease it with some melted butter and keep aside.
Then beat an egg with a fork
Add it to the bread and milk mixture in the bowl and combine everything well.
Preheat the Air Fryer at 180°C/360°F for 3 mins. Pour the mixture from the bowl into the greased cake tin and level the surface.
Garnish with some more raisins on top.
Place the tin in Air Fryer basket.
Air Fryer at 180°C/360°F for 12-15 mins or until the top is golden brown and inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Remove cake tin from the Air Fryer basket and let it cool down.
Garnish with some sifted powdered sugar (optional).
Delicious Bread Pudding with golden brown crispy top and soft, spongy, moist and custardy interior is ready. Cut, serve and ENJOY!
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