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February 10, 2023

Air Fryer English Muffins

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Soft inside with crispy edges, these Air Fryer English Muffins are a quick and tasty addition to breakfast! Try topping them with melty butter or jam, or turn them into a breakfast sandwich or English muffin PB&J!

an air fryer english muffin on a plate with berries and butter

Why Air Fryer English Muffins are SO Good:

  • Texture! English muffins toasted in an air fryer get super crisp and crunchy on the outside, but inside stay soft.
  • It’s convenient. We use our air fryer all the time, and it’s very convenient to pop an English muffin in the air fryer. You honestly don’t even need a toaster anymore!
  • No mess! If you have a toaster that gets crumbs all over your counter, you don’t have to worry about it with the air fryer.

Ingredients You Will Need

english muffin in air fryer

English muffins – that’s it! But have fun with it, there are seemingly endless varieties – plain, whole wheat, sourdough, cinnamon raisin, blueberry, etc.

Step-by-Step Directions

splitting an english muffin with an air fryer
  1. Use a fork to open the English muffin into two halves.
  2. Place the English muffin halves on the bottom of the air fryer basket. Keep the cut side up and make sure they are not overlapping each other, to promote even toasting.
  3. Air fry at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove air fryer English muffins and immediately top with any desired toppings. Enjoy!

Expert Tips & Variations

  • Air Fryer English Muffin Topping Ideas: butter, olive oil and herbs, everything but the bagel seasoning, jam, chia jam, cream cheese, avocado, nut butters, smashed berries, banana slices, etc.
  • English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich: while the english muffin is toasting in the air fryer, gather all your favorite breakfast sandwich ingredients to throw one together. Keep it classic with egg, cheese, and bacon/ ham/ sausage, or make my personal favorite with egg whites, crispy prosciutto, pesto, tomato slices, avocado, and balsamic glaze.
  • English Muffin Pizzas: before toasting add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce, 2-3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella, and any desired toppings.
air fryer english muffin with jam

FAQs

Why doesn’t my English muffin look very golden brown?

If you have a larger air fryer, it may not look as golden brown if it’s further from the heating element. You can also lightly spray it with olive oil to encourage more browning and caramelizing.

Does the English muffin get too hard and crunchy?

Not at 350! I’ve seen other recipes call for toasting an air fryer English muffin at 400, but honestly I find that dries it out. If you’re nervous, start at just 2-3 minutes and gradually increase time if needed.

Supplies You’ll Need

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You need an air fryer! There are so many options on the market, but I have and use both an Instant Pot Vortex 6 quart air fryer and an 8 quart air fryer. If you’re only cooking for one or two people, I suggest this Instant Pot Vortex 2 qt Mini Air Fryer.

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an air fryer english muffin on a plate with berries and butter

Air Fryer English Muffins

Soft inside with crispy edges, these Air Fryer English Muffins are a quick and tasty addition to breakfast!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer english muffin, air fryer english muffins, air fryer toasted english muffin, english muffin in air fryer, english muffin toasting in air fryer, english muffins in air fryer
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Lindsey Janeiro

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 English muffin
  • Desired toppings

Instructions

  • Use a fork to open the English muffin into two halves.
  • Place the English muffin halves on the bottom of the air fryer basket. Keep the cut side up and make sure they are not overlapping each other, to promote even toasting.
  • Air fry at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove air fryer English muffins and immediately top with any desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information will vary based on type of English muffin used and any toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

350 degrees for 3-5 minutes.

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