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air fryer bread pudding with vanilla ice cream

Air Fryer Bread Pudding

Air Fryer Bread Pudding is a quick and delightful dessert featuring a cinnamon-infused French bread base, perfectly crisped in the air fryer, and customizable with a variety of tempting toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 672 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) cinnamon
  • 3 cups (710 g) french bread cut into 1 inch pieces

For the topping:

  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) cinnamon
  • ice cream, chocolate chips, berries, caramel sauce, powdered sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Add the bread to the bowl and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 330°F(165°C) for 5 minutes. Spray 4 ramekins with cooking spray.
  • Spoon the bread pudding evenly into the ramekins. Mix the remaining cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over the top of each ramekin.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes. The tops should be golden brown and a toothpick or knife inserted into the middle should come out clean. Let them sit for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm with additional toppings, if desired.

Notes

  • Use stale French bread for better absorption of the custard mixture.
  • Use a toothpick or knife to check the center's doneness. If it comes out clean, the pudding is ready. If not, give it a few more minutes and check again.
  • Allow the bread pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving. This lets it set and enhances the flavors. It's especially important if you're planning to add cold toppings like ice cream.
  • Feel free to experiment with different extracts like almond or rum for a unique twist on the classic vanilla flavor.
  • This recipe was prepared in a 1500 watt air fryer.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 672kcalCarbohydrates: 124gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1129mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 4gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Bread, Eggs, milk, sugar
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