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Air Fryer Eclairs

Air Fryer Eclairs

3.82 from 11 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 14 Servings

Description

Make delicious, crispy homemade eclairs in your air fryer with this easy recipe. Perfectly puffed pastry filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate frosting.

Ingredients 

Eclair:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 tesapon kosher salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large egg
  • 1 tesapoon pure vanilla extract

Filling:

  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk, cold
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Other:

  • 1 container chocolate frosting

Instructions

  • Prepare an air fryer tray with a sheet of parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan or pot, add the water, butter, and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a dough ball. (There will be a thin film on the bottom of the pan).
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the dough to a large mixing bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the eggs, one at a time, until combined and the dough becomes shiny.
  • Add the dough to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a corner trimmed off. Working in batches, pipe 1 inch thick and 4 inch long strips onto the parchment paper.
  • Set the air fryer setting to 350 degrees and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the eclairs are puffed, lightly golden, and cooked through.
  • While the eclairs cook, prepare the custard. Blend the heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Mix together the pudding mix and milk until well blended in a large bowl. Fold in the whipped topping until just combined and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  • Allow eclairs to cool fully, then slice the eclairs in half with a serrated knife.
  • Pipe or spoon the chilled custard filling onto the bottoms of the eclairs and place the tops back on.
  • Spread chocolate frosting over each eclair top and keep chilled until ready to serve.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Parchment Paper, Optional
  • Cooking Spray, Optional

Notes

How To Store, Freeze, and Reheat Air Fryer Eclairs:

Storing:
  • Place the eclairs in a single layer inside an airtight container.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Keep in mind that the longer they sit, the softer the pastry will become.
Freezing:
  1. If you plan to freeze, it's best to freeze eclairs without filling or glazing.
  2. Place unfilled eclairs on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid (about 2-3 hours).
  3. Transfer the frozen eclairs into a freezer-safe bag or airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper.
  4. Store in the freezer for up to one month.
Reheating:
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the eclairs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch each other.
  3. Reheat for 3-4 minutes or until they are warmed through.
  4. If you're reheating filled or glazed eclairs, keep a close eye on them to ensure the fillings or glaze doesn't melt excessively.
  5. If reheating frozen eclairs, allow them to thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before following the reheating instructions.
Note: Always be cautious when reheating pastries with cream or custard fillings, as over-heating can cause the filling to become too runny.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 586IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg