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Easy Air Fried Oreos With Pancake Batter

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: April 20, 2021

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Indulge in these Easy Air Fried Oreos coated in fluffy pancake batter for a crispy, gooey treat! 🍪✨ Perfectly golden and sweet, they’re a fun and simple dessert everyone will love.

Air fried Oreos coated in pancake batter, golden and crispy on a plate.

When the craving hits, and you need something amazing, and delicious, and sweet to serve the family, this is one of my favorites.

These Easy Air Fried Oreos With Pancake Batter are the perfect dessert at home when craving summer carnival treats! They are so easy to make using pancake mix and your Air Fryer. Try garnishing them with melted chocolate and sprinkles to add to the fun!

Everyone has a recipe for Air Fryer Oreos wrapped in crescent dough, but how about we go a bit farther and use pancake mix and coat the Oreos?

The key to this recipe is in the parchment paper, as you will need that to coat your air fryer basket so the batter stays on the Oreo and not all over the basket.

Golden air fried Oreos dipped in pancake batter served on a plate.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

🍪 Classic Treat, Upgraded: Oreo cookies get a fun, crispy pancake batter coating.

⚡ Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes with minimal ingredients and effort.

🍴 Perfect Dessert or Snack: Great for parties, game day, or a sweet treat anytime.

🔥 Air Fryer Magic: Crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside without deep frying.

🎉 Kid-Friendly & Fun: A playful, indulgent recipe that everyone will love helping make.

Ingredients Needed

Egg – Provides structure and richness to the pancake batter
Milk – Adds moisture and helps create a smooth batter
Vanilla extract – Enhances sweetness with warm, aromatic vanilla flavor
Vegetable oil – Keeps batter tender and prevents sticking during frying
Pancake mix – Base for coating, easy and fluffy batter, you can also use Jiffy Baking Mix.
Oreo cookies – Classic sandwich cookies for crispy, sweet filling treat

How To Make Easy Air Fried Oreos With Pancake Batter

Whisking egg, milk, vanilla, and vegetable oil in a large bowl, air fryer preheating to 400°F.

Step One: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes, using the air fryer setting. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vanilla, and vegetable oil.

Note: You need to preheat the air fyrer, and then add the parchment paper.

Stirring pancake mix into wet ingredients with a silicone spatula until smooth.

Step Two: Stir in pancake mix with a silicone spatula until smooth and incorporated.

Oreos being dipped in pancake batter with a fork, excess batter dripping, placed on parchment-lined air fryer tray.

Step Three: Line the Air Fryer with Parchment paper and spray or brush with olive oil. Using a fork, submerge Oreos one at a time in the batter and evenly coat on both sides. You can gently flip if necessary. Allow excess batter to drip off before placing it on the prepared air fryer tray. Cook 6 Oreos at a time.

Air fryer cooking Oreos at 370°F, flipping halfway, golden and crispy, cooling on a wire rack.

Step Four: Set the air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F. Set cook time for 4 minutes, flip Oreos and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack while cooking the second batch. Repeat steps 4-6 above with the remaining 6 Oreos.

Air fried Oreos dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate or caramel, garnished with sprinkles.

Step Five: Dust Oreos with powdered sugar. You can also drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce and garnish with sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!

Air fried Oreos coated in pancake batter, golden and crispy, served on a plate.

Air Fryer Oreos With Pancake Mix Recipe Tips

Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheating ensures even cooking and a perfectly crispy exterior.
Use a Fork to Dip: Submerge Oreos one at a time to coat evenly and let excess batter drip off.
Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Cook 4–6 Oreos at a time to allow proper air circulation for crispiness.
Flip Halfway Through: Turn Oreos to achieve golden, evenly cooked results on both sides.
Cool on a Wire Rack: Let Oreos rest after cooking to maintain their crunch and prevent sogginess.
Optional Toppings: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate or caramel, or add sprinkles for extra flair.
Adjust Cook Time if Needed: Air fryers vary; check for crispness and adjust cooking time slightly if necessary.

Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions

Storing: Store cooled Oreos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Keeping them covered preserves their crispiness and freshness.
Freezing: Place Oreos in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Reheating: Reheat Oreos in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes until warm and crispy. Avoid microwaving, as it can make them soft or soggy.

Air Fryer Oreos With Pancake Mix Recipe Faqs

Can I make these without an air fryer? Yes! You can deep-fry or pan-fry the Oreos in a small amount of oil, but the air fryer keeps them lighter and less greasy.

Can I use a different cookie? Absolutely! Chocolate sandwich cookies, Golden Oreos, or other sandwich cookies work just as well.

Can I make the batter ahead of time? Yes, you can mix the batter in advance and store it in the fridge for a few hours, but don’t dip the Oreos until you’re ready to cook.

How many Oreos can I cook at once? Cook 4–6 Oreos per air fryer basket to ensure proper air circulation and even crisping.

How do I keep them crispy? Cool the Oreos on a wire rack after cooking and serve shortly after for the best crunch.

Can I add toppings? Yes! Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate or caramel, or add sprinkles for extra flair.

How long do leftovers last? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Golden air fried Oreos coated in pancake batter, served on a plate.

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