Looking to toast English muffins in the air fryer but need some guidance on how to create a perfectly crisp and golden brown result? This recipe will provide the times and temperatures needed for a delicious English muffin breakfast, sandwich, or snack.
Why You'll Love Air Fried English Muffins
This simple recipe will teach you to toast an English muffin in the air fryer so that it's perfectly crispy and browned. We've replaced the toaster normally on the counter in my house with our air fryer!
I personally love toasted English muffins because of their texture. They are such a good vessel for butter and jam. The creamy butter and sweet fruit nestle into the nooks and crannies of the muffin for a crispy, flavorful bite.
You can serve these for a quick breakfast, make them into sandwiches, or have them as a snack! They're a versatile item to have on hand and ready in under 5 minutes with no need to preheat the air fryer.
So if you're looking for a perfectly toasted English muffin, keep reading for the exact cooking time and temperature needed!
What You'll What You'll Need for Air Fryer English Muffins
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- English Muffins You can use whatever variety of English muffins you like here, whether that's traditional, whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free.
- Butter This is optional, but excellent with English muffins.
How to Make English Muffins in the Air Fryer
Step One Split the English muffins in half using a kitchen knife or a paring knife. You can also separate the two pieces using a fork.
Step Two If preparing multiple English muffins, complete this step with the remaining muffins.
Step Three Add the English muffin halves to the air fryer basket with the cut side facing up.
Step Four Air fry for 3 to 4 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the English muffin has reached your desired level of doneness. If your air fryer runs hot, try checking after 2 minutes to ensure they don't burn.
Step Five Add your favorite toppings: butter, jam or preserves, honey, peanut butter, cream cheese, or hummus are all popular options.
Step Six Serve!
Recommended Equipment
Air Fryer - This is the one I use at home and I love it!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Absolutely. Just place the toast in the base of the air fryer basket and cook for a few minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Sometimes English muffins can pose a little resistance when you try to split them apart. Split English muffins gently with a paring knife, or press the tines of a fork between the two halves to delicately pry them open without them falling apart.
If you're seeing uneven toasting, be sure your English muffins are in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If they are overlapping, part of the muffin will not be as toasted as the exposed portions.
Variations
You can use these same directions to toast bread or hamburger buns! The air fryer can toast just about any bread product you can think of.
Storage and Reheating
Fridge Toasted English muffins will only remain crispy for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. If you store them in an airtight container, you may extend the crispiness for about 24 hours.
Freezer I do not recommend freezing already toasted English muffins. You can, however, freeze untoasted English muffins in their packaging for about 3 months.
Reheating To reheat toasted English muffins from the fridge, you can put them in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are warmed through.
For frozen English muffins, you can thaw them at room temperature, or place them in the microwave, unwrapped, for about 30 seconds, then toast the English muffins.
Expert Tips
- Air fryers, like ovens, can vary in size and temperature. Because of this, it's recommended that you remove the air fryer basket to check your food early and understand that your air fryer may take a minute or two more or less than the recipe provides.
- When you want to toast multiple English muffins, be sure to place the English muffin halves in an even layer in the air fryer basket. Otherwise, parts of the English muffin may not be as toasted as others.
- Sometimes when I use the air fryer, lighter items like English muffins can be moved around during the cooking process. If you hear any loud noises, like the air fryer is struggling, the English muffin may be stuck in the upper portion of the air fryer. Shake the basket a few times to get the English muffin unstuck.
How to Serve English Muffins
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This Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich uses English muffins as the bread. This is a breakfast favorite with gooey melted cheese, savory turkey, and rich scrambled eggs!
You could also try making little English muffin pizzas with a bit of your favorite pizza sauce and some melted cheese. They're a fun snack or dinner when you're short on time.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Air Fryer English Muffins
Equipment
- Paring Knife or Fork
Ingredients
- 1 English muffin
Optional Toppings
- butter to taste
- jam to taste
- peanut butter to taste
Instructions
- Split the English muffins in half using a kitchen knife or a paring knife. You can also separate the two pieces using a fork.
- If preparing multiple English muffins, complete this step with the remaining muffins.
- Add the English muffin halves to the air fryer basket with the cut side facing up.
- Air fry for 3 to 4 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the English muffin has reached your desired level of doneness. If your air fryer runs hot, try checking after 2 minutes to ensure they don't burn.
- Add your favorite toppings: butter, jam or preserves, honey, peanut butter, or cream cheese are all popular options.
- Serve!
Notes
- Estimated calories are for one English muffin with no toppings.
- Use tongs to remove the English muffin from the air fryer to avoid burning your fingers.
- Air fryers can vary in size and temperature. Be sure to check your English muffin early if your air fryer runs hot. If your English muffin is not completely toasted by 4 minutes, let it cook for another minute or so.
- Fridge Toasted English muffins will only remain crispy for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. If you store it in an airtight container, you may prolong its crispiness for about 24 hours.
- Freezer I do not recommend freezing already toasted English muffins. You can, however, freeze untoasted English muffins for about 3 months.
- Reheating To reheat toasted English muffins from the fridge, you can put them in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are warmed through.
- From Frozen To reheat frozen English muffins, you can thaw them at room temperature, or place them in the microwave, unwrapped, for about 30 seconds, then toast the English muffins.
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