Can You Put English Muffins & Crumpets In An Air Fryer? (read this first)
If there’s one problem with toasting English muffins it’s you can only cook them one at a time in a 2 slice toaster. Which is what led us to checking out cooking muffins in the air fryer.
Plus, as an added bonus, the muffins can’t get stuck in the air fryer basket like they sometimes do in a toaster.
Why You’ll Love Air Frying English Muffins
As we just said, it’s not always easy fitting English muffins in a toaster so that’s one reason we know you’ll love air frying English muffins. Other reasons include;
- You can cook more at one time
If you only have a 2 slice toaster, it will take 2 goes to cook 2 muffins, using the air fryer allows you to cook 2 muffins (4 halves) at a time - They cook fast
Cooking muffins in an air fryer will take less time than toasting them (even if you have a 4 slice toaster) - You can see how they’re doing
It’s easy to open the air fryer basket and check on the progress of your muffins as they cook - Consistent results every time
Once you’re familiar with your particular air fryer you will get perfectly cooked muffins every time
How To Cook English Muffins In An Air Fryer
When it comes to English muffins there are 2 schools of thought on how they should be split in 2.
- Some say they should be prised apart using a fork because this leaves uneven surfaces which once toasted allow butter to collect.
- Others say the muffin should be cut in 2 horizontally using a sharp knife.
Whichever method you subscribe to, cooking English muffins in an air fryer is the best way we have found to cook them.
Ingredients
- 2 English Muffins
Method
- Prise the muffins apart or cut open with a knife
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 C (400 F)
- Place the English muffin halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket with the cut side upwards ensuring there is a gap between each piece
- Air fry for 2 minutes
- Turn each muffin piece over
- Cook for a further 2 minutes
- Serve
Air Fryer English Muffin Cooking Tips
- Spread butter while the muffins are still warm
- Cooking times may vary depending on the make and model air fryer you own and how well done you like your muffins
- Follow this rough guide for perfect cooking times
- Lightly toasted – 3 minutes
- Medium Toasted – 4 minutes
- Well done – 5 minutes
- You can add any toppings of your choice
Air Fryer English Muffin Serving Suggestions
Many people prefer their English muffins simply spread with lashings of butter but you can top your muffins with;
- Jam
- Peanut Butter
- Nutella
- Poached Eggs
- Cheese
- Smoked Salmon
- Tomato Puree & Grated Cheese (Pizza Style)
- Cream Cheese
- Bacon
- Sausage
How To Air Fry Crumpets
If you prefer crumpets to English muffins, you can cook them just as easily in the air fryer as you can muffins.
Ingredients
- 4 Crumpets
Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 C (350 F)
- Place the crumpets in the air fryer basket in a single layer ensuring there is a gap between each one
- Air fry for 2 minutes
- Turn the crumpets and cook for a further 1 minute
- Remove from the basket
- Serve
Air Fryer Crumpets Cooking Tips
- All air fryers are different which means cooking times might vary slightly
- The crumpets can be covered in grated cheese and cooked for a further 2 minutes
- Always ensure there is a gap between each crumpet in the air fryer basket
Air Fryer Crumpets Serving Suggestions
You can just spread butter on your crumpets or you could top with many other toppings including;
- Grated Cheese
- Jam
- Marmite
- Marmalade
- Poached Eggs
- Fried Eggs
- Cream Cheese
- Nutella
- Peanut Butter
- Clotted Cream
- Honey
What’s The Difference Between English Muffins & Crumpets?
Both of these breakfast bread type foods can be served with butter or in any of the other interchangeable ways shown above. So what exactly are the differences between them?
What Are Crumpets
Crumpets are traditional English round bread-like flat rolls that are made from flour, milk and yeast. The crumpet’s surface is peppered with small holes which are formed from bubbles in the yeast as they cook.
Crumpets are thinner than muffins and are served as is. They are traditionally served with butter, jam, honey and clotted cream.
What Are English Muffins
Despite the name, English muffins were actually invented in the USA. First sold as “toaster crumpets”, in 1894 in a New York bakery. They caught on as a more elegant form of toast and are still popular in the USA to this day.
English muffins are thicker and are split in 2 before being toasted and served. Traditional toppings include butter, jam, honey etc.
How do you know if someone owns an air fryer?
Trust me they’ll tell you!
SEE ALSO:
- Can You Put Pork Loin In An Air Fryer?
- Can You Put A Pork Joint In An Air Fryer?
- Can You Put Gammon In An Air Fryer?
Frequently Asked Questions
It will take around 4 minutes to cook English muffins in an air fryer at 200 C (400 F).
You can cook frozen crumpets in an air fryer just preheat the air fryer to 180 C (350 F) then place the crumpets in the air fryer basket and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
You can use whichever method you prefer to separate your English muffin into 2 pieces. Cutting with a knife leaves the cut surfaces relatively smooth whilst prising with a fork leaves a rougher surface area which will trap more butter.
