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Golden, puffed-up air fryer toad in the hole with browned sausages nestled in crispy Yorkshire pudding batter

Air Fryer Toad in the Hole

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Classic British toad in the hole made easy in the air fryer. Pork sausages baked into a golden, puffed-up Yorkshire pudding batter — crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and ready in a fraction of the oven time. Perfect for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or weeknight dinner served with onion gravy.

Ingredients 

  • 4 pork sausages, Cumberland or traditional British bangers
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or beef dripping
  • 1 sprig thyme, or rosemary

Instructions

  • Make the batter: Whisk flour, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and the consistency of single cream. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Set to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
  • Prep the sausages: Prick sausages with a fork and place in a small ovenproof dish with the oil or beef dripping.
  • Brown the sausages: Cook at 200°C for 8 minutes, turning halfway, until lightly browned and the fat is shimmering hot.
  • Add the batter: Working quickly, pour cold batter around the sausages. Scatter over fresh herbs if using.
  • Bake: Cook at 200°C for 15–18 minutes without opening the air fryer, until the batter is deeply golden, puffed, and crisp at the edges.
  • Serve immediately with onion gravy and your favorite sides.

Equipment

  • Air fryer (4–5 liter minimum, basket style),
  • Small metal cake tin or enamel dish (oven-safe, air fryer compatible)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Notes

  • Do not open the air fryer mid-cook or the batter will deflate.
  • Cold batter + hot fat is the secret to a proper rise.
  • Resting the batter for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) gives the best texture.
  • Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 180°C for 4–5 minutes to crisp the batter back up.
  • Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 456mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg