Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Pancake Bites
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose pancake mix (dry)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (or water)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking spray (non-aerosol preferred)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Batter. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix and pumpkin pie spice. In a separate small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as a few lumps are perfectly fine for fluffy bites.
- Step 2: Prepare the Molds. Lightly grease your silicone egg bite molds or silicone muffin cups with a bit of cooking spray or melted butter. This ensures the bites pop out easily once they are finished cooking.
- Step 3: Fill the Molds. Spoon the batter into the prepared molds, filling each cavity about 3/4 of the way full. This leaves enough room for the pancake bites to rise without overflowing.
- Step 4: Air Fry. Place the filled mold into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. At the 8-minute mark, check them with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, they are done.
- Step 5: Cool and Release. Carefully remove the mold from the air fryer. Let the pancake bites sit for 2 to 3 minutes to firm up. Gently pop them out of the silicone molds and serve warm.