Who doesn’t love a delicious bread pudding? This classic dessert is the perfect way to end any meal on a high note. But did you know you can make a super creamy and delicious pudding using your air fryer? That’s right, making Air Fryer Bread Pudding is much easier than it looks.
This recipe uses crusty French rolls (or bolillo rolls), sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and milk, resulting in a velvety, moist, and flavorful treat. The preparation is quick and simple. In less than 1 hour, you’ll have a dessert to swoon over!
Beyond being fast, this recipe is a great way to avoid turning on the conventional oven, saving energy. Another advantage is that since air fryers are compact, you can prepare individual portions—perfect for a date night or for serving at small gatherings.
If you want to impress your family and friends with a delicious homemade sweet, grab these ingredients and follow the instructions for this sensational recipe. It’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients:
- 2 day-old French rolls (or bolillo rolls)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the caramel)
- 1/4 cup water (for the caramel)
- Chopped walnuts for garnish (optional)
How to make Air Fryer Bread Pudding:
- In a cake pan that fits inside your air fryer, combine the sugar and water. Mix well to form the base for the caramel.
- Place the pan in the air fryer preheated to 390°F (200°C) for about 10 to 15 minutes to melt the sugar into a golden caramel.
- Meanwhile, slice the bread and place it in a blender. Add the eggs, condensed milk, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a splash more milk to adjust the consistency.
- Carefully coat the sides of the caramel-lined pan with the syrup to prevent the pudding from sticking.
- Pour the blender mixture into the prepared pan.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C). Bake for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
- After baking, let the pudding cool completely before unmolding.
- To serve, garnish with chopped walnuts and drizzle with any remaining caramel syrup.
Air Fryer Bread Pudding is a versatile and comforting dessert. It contains nutrients from the milk and eggs, which are sources of protein and calcium.
Because it’s made in the air fryer, you don’t need to grease the pan with oil or butter, making the texture light and delightful.
Pro Tips:
For the perfect creamy texture, use day-old or slightly dried-out bread. Very fresh bread can make the mixture too soggy.
Make sure to coat the sides of the pan well with the caramel so the pudding releases easily.
Remember: after baking, let it cool completely in the fridge before unmolding so it stays intact and looks beautiful. Enjoy!
Prep time:
Total time is approximately 1 hour:
- 10 minutes for the caramel
- 10 minutes for blending
- 40 minutes for air frying
Yields: 4 to 8 servings.