Description
This Air Fryer Toad in the Hole recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic British comfort dish using an air fryer for a quicker, less greasy preparation. Juicy pork sausages are cooked within a light and fluffy self-raising flour batter, resulting in a golden, puffy crust. Served best with creamy mashed potatoes and baked beans or cooked vegetables, this easy-to-make meal is perfect for a cozy dinner with minimal fuss and cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Batter:
- 1 large free-range egg
- 60g (2¼oz) self-raising flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 75ml (2½ fl oz) semi-skimmed milk
- Sea salt, a pinch
For the Sausages:
- 4 pork sausages
Additional:
- Sunflower or vegetable oil, for greasing
- Mashed potato, to serve
- Baked beans or cooked vegetables, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, self-raising flour, baking powder, and half of the milk with a pinch of sea salt. Whisk together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Then whisk in the remaining milk and set the batter aside to rest while you prepare the sausages.
- Prepare the Cooking Tin: Lightly brush the base and sides of an 18cm (7in) round aluminium foil tin with sunflower or vegetable oil. Line the tin with a disc of baking paper, and brush the paper with more oil to ensure a non-stick surface.
- Arrange Sausages: Place the prepared tin on the crisper plate or grill pan inside the air fryer drawer, making sure there is ample space around and underneath for air circulation. Arrange the four pork sausages into the tin, spacing them apart.
- Initial Sausage Cooking: Cook the sausages at 200°C (390°F) in the air fryer for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, turn the sausages over so that the un-browned sides face upwards, allowing even browning during baking.
- Add the Batter: Slowly and carefully pour the rested batter evenly around the sausages in the tin, taking care not to displace the sausages’ position.
- Cook the Toad in the Hole: Set the air fryer to 180°C (356°F) and cook for 20 minutes, or until the batter has risen well, appears golden, is cooked through, and the sausages are nicely browned and cooked inside.
- Serve: Carefully remove the tin from the air fryer. Serve the air fryer toad in the hole immediately while hot, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and baked beans or your choice of cooked vegetables for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Ensure the air fryer drawer has sufficient space around the tin to allow proper air circulation for even cooking.
- Using self-raising flour is essential for the batter to rise and to get the characteristic puffy texture.
- You can substitute pork sausages with vegetarian or other types of sausages if preferred, adjusting cook time as needed.
- Line the tin with baking paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easier cleanup.
- Let the batter rest briefly after whisking for better results, though this step is optional.
- Check the sausages are cooked through before serving; the recommended times are based on standard sausage sizes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: toad in the hole, air fryer toad in the hole, British comfort food, pork sausages, easy dinner, air fryer recipe
