Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) pancake mix (regular or complete)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk (or water for complete mix), plus more as needed
- neutral oil spray
- ½–¾ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar (optional)
- sprinkles (optional)
- sauces for dipping (optional)
Equipment
- air fryer
- perforated parchment liners
- piping bag or zip-top bag
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- small sieve (for powdered sugar)
Method
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Line with perforated parchment and spray lightly.
- Whisk pancake mix, egg, and milk to a thick ribbon batter.
- Transfer to a piping or zip-top bag; snip a small tip.
- Pipe ¾–1-inch dots/spirals into basket, spacing 1 inch apart.
- Air fry 5–7 min; flip and cook 2–3 min more until deep golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar while warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with dips and sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.6mg
Notes
3-Ingredient Base = pancake mix + egg + milk; toppings not counted.
GF: Use GF pancake mix.
DF: Use plant milk and confirm mix is dairy-free.
Equipment: Air fryer, perforated parchment liners, piping/zip bag, small sieve for sugar. Alternate Methods:
Oven: 425°F (220°C) on lined sheet 7–10 min, flipping at 6 min.
Stovetop Shallow-Fry: ¼-inch oil at 350°F (175°C), 45–60 sec/side.
Deep-Fry (classic): Oil 350°F (175°C), 1–2 min until golden.
GF: Use GF pancake mix.
DF: Use plant milk and confirm mix is dairy-free.
Equipment: Air fryer, perforated parchment liners, piping/zip bag, small sieve for sugar. Alternate Methods:
Oven: 425°F (220°C) on lined sheet 7–10 min, flipping at 6 min.
Stovetop Shallow-Fry: ¼-inch oil at 350°F (175°C), 45–60 sec/side.
Deep-Fry (classic): Oil 350°F (175°C), 1–2 min until golden.
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