Air fryer Eggo waffles are perfectly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and take just minutes to make. Eggo air fryer waffles come out tasting almost like fresh made waffles!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Hello air fryer Eggo waffles! This revolutionary kitchen appliance uses rapid hot air technology (convection) to cook up frozen Eggo waffles in minutes without sacrificing flavor or texture– yes even crunchy Eggo waffles!
You'll love being able to air fry frozen waffles in larger quantities for your family also. See our suggestions for air fryers that can hold four waffles at once, or the sliding rack style of air fryers that will let you air fry as many as 18 frozen waffles at the same time!
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- How to Make Air Fryer Eggo Waffles
- How Do You Jazz Up Frozen Waffles?
- Serving Suggestions
- Substitutions & Variations
- Equipment
- Storage
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Ingredients
Eggo frozen waffles come in a variety of flavors, sizes, and dietary variations! You can get mini, whole grain, blueberry, and my favorite, Belgian! They all cook in an air fryer differently than the microwave, or the pop up toaster.
The oven directions on the packaging does not work properly for an air fryer, so this simple frozen Eggo waffle air fryer guide is sure to help if you are new to an air fryer!
- Eggo Waffles - Thick and Fluffy Eggo waffles, Eggo Belgian waffles, Strawberry Eggo Waffles, or any frozen waffles brand.
- Butter - optional, but not optional, if you know what I mean.
- Maple syrup - any brand.
- Strawberries - fresh sliced or whole, or any fresh fruit.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Air Fryer Eggo Waffles
Most frozen prepared foods only have conventional oven and microwave cooking directions, and neither really are very helpful when using the air fryer. This air fryer guide solves that problem, as well as additional tips and tricks to help when you air fry Eggo waffles.
Prepare Eggo's for Air Frying
- Remove frozen Eggo waffles from the packaging, and spread out in the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Air Fry Eggo Waffles
- Set the air fryer temperature for 320 F, and the time for 4 minutes for perfectly toasted, hot and fluffy waffles!
For softer, lighter toasting, air fry for 3 minutes, and for crispier, air fry for 5 minutes.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Remove From Air Fryer
- Transfer the hot Eggo waffles using a fork (they are HOT!) to a plate. Add a pat of butter and drizzle your favorite maple syrup on top! Garnish with some fresh strawberries or other fresh cut fruit. Serve immediately while piping hot.
PRO TIP: Warm the maple syrup up prior to placing the frozen waffles in the air fryer. This way the maple syrup won't cool down the waffles.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How Do You Jazz Up Frozen Waffles?
Create your own personal Waffle House menu with the following toppings that will take any air fryer waffles to the next level. See these great ideas:
- Sliced Bananas and Chocolate Chips
- Top with an Over Easy Egg and bacon.
- Avocado slices and Arugula with Asiago Cheese
- Peanut Butter & Cinnamon Honey
- Vanilla Yogurt & Strawberries
- Nutella and Sliced Bananas
- Smoked Salmon slices on Cream Cheese
The ideas are endless for transforming air fryer frozen waffles into delicious brunch style breakfast mains!
Serving Suggestions
Air fryer Eggo waffles can never be wrong with butter and maple syrup! However, you would also enjoy them with our homemade Blackberry Preserves or our easy to make Pumpkin Butter!
However you like your Eggo's though, just L'eggo My Eggo! For more frozen prepared food air fryer guides, see our Air Fryer Toaster Struedel, and Air Fryer Hot Pockets.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Substitutions & Variations
Here are a few scrumptious variations using this guide to making air fryer frozen Eggo waffles:
- Air Fryer Waffle Sticks - Cut each waffle into four strips, and then air fry. Your kids will adore dipping their waffle sticks in hot maple syrup.
- Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles - It's not just a Southern thing! Air fry some chicken tenders first, then air fry frozen waffles. Stack the still hot chicken tenders on top of butters hot air fryer waffles and drizzle with your favorite maple syrup!
- Air Fryer Waffle Breakfast Tacos - Air fry breakfast sausage, then air fry frozen waffles. Wrap those sausage patties up with hot air fryer waffles!
Equipment
My tiny 3 quart basket air fryer holds 2 frozen waffles, which is perfect for me. My large air fryer has three slide in trays that can air fry 12 to 18 frozen waffles at one time with it.
I can highly recommend Nuwave air fryers, as I have two. I use the smaller for every day, and my big one for larger quantities or when cooking a Rotisserie Chicken:
- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage
Keep frozen Eggo waffles in your freezer and only cook as many as you will need. Try not to cook extra, as they don't really keep well after being cooked. If you do need to reheat leftovers, place in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 F for 1-2 minutes.
Tips for Success
- Don't store frozen Eggo waffles in the freezer more than 3 months. Only buy what you need for a month at a time, so they don't freezer burn or taste bland.
- Store frozen waffles at the back of the freezer, where they stay the coldest.
- Warm the maple syrup up prior to placing frozen Eggo waffles in the air fryer. This way the maple syrup won't cool down the waffles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular waffles are usually made with buttermilk to give them the light texture, and have a cake-like texture. Belgian waffles are thicker, and usually made with a batter that includes yeast for the leavening.
Yes, you can! Just follow the directions for air frying any frozen waffles, but since Belgian waffles are thicker, you may need to add about 1 extra minute of cook time.
Yes, these instructions to air fry Eggo waffles work for Kodiak, Birch Benders, or any store brand frozen waffles.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Air Fryer Eggo Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 Frozen Eggo Waffles any kind, mini, Belgian, etc
- butter optional, but not optional!
- Maple Syrup any brand
- Strawberries or other fresh fruit
Instructions
- Warm your maple syrup up ahead of time, so it does not cool down your Eggo waffles when you drizzle it on your hot air fryer waffles!Maple Syrup
- Remove frozen Eggo waffles from the packaging, and spread out in the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer.2 Frozen Eggo Waffles
- Set the air fryer temperature for 320 F, and the time for 4 minutes for perfectly toasted, hot and fluffy waffles!PRO TIP: For softer, lighter toasting, air fry for 3 minutes, and for crispier, air fry for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the hot waffles using a fork (they are HOT!) to a plate. Add a pat of butter and drizzle your favorite maple syrup on top! Garnish with some strawberries or other fresh cut fruit. Serve immediately while piping hot.butter, Strawberries
Notes
- Air Fryer Chicken and Waffles - It's not just a Southern thing! Air fry some chicken tenders first, then air fry frozen waffles. Stack the still hot chicken tenders on top of buttered hot air fryer waffles and drizzle with your favorite maple syrup!
- Don't store frozen waffles in the freezer more than 3 months. Only buy what you need for a month at a time, so they don't freezer burn or taste bland.
- Store frozen waffles at the back of the freezer, where they stay the coldest.
- Warm the maple syrup up prior to placing the frozen waffles in the air fryer. This way the maple syrup won't cool down the waffles.
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