Get my frozen waffles in air fryer tips and tricks with this easy guide. Once you air fry frozen waffles, you'll never want to make them any other way! Air fryers do a great job of making frozen waffles taste better!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
With an air fryer, you can turn out perfectly crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the-inside frozen waffles - no additional kitchen gear required. Not only that, air fryer waffles take much less time (and make far less mess!) than cooking them from scratch.
Air fryer frozen waffles turn out better than pop up toaster frozen waffles, and hands down are 100% better than soggy or hard microwave waffles (when over microwaved).
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Ingredients
I used blueberry frozen waffles, but you can air fry frozen waffles from any brand.
If you like your maple syrup warm, than warm it up in the microwave without the metal top before starting your waffles. This way your hot maple syrup is ready for pouring on your hot air fryer waffles right when they come out of the air fryer.
- Frozen Waffles - any brand or flavor.
- Maple Syrup - optional, any brand.
- Butter - optional, but not optional!
- Blueberries - optional for garnish, but any fruit is a perfect sidekick for your waffle breakfast. See our Tropical Fruit Salad for a amazing fresh fruit blend.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Cook Frozen Waffles In the Air Fryer
Most frozen prepared foods only have conventional oven and microwave cooking directions, and neither really are very helpful when using the air fryer. This guide solves that problem, as well as additional tips and tricks to help when you air fry frozen waffles.
Prepare to Air Fry
- Remove frozen 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 Frozen 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.
Transfer and Garnish
- 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 blueberries 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.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these air fryer frozen waffles with blueberries, strawberries, or just buttered. I used to recreate IHOP, and spritz some aerosol whip cream on for my kids!
If you love breakfast foods, see our Banana Sheet Pancakes, German Puff Pancakes, and Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.
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 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 buttered 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 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 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, these instructions to air fry frozen waffles work for Kodiak, Liege, or any store brand frozen waffles.
Yes, so the goal is to heat them up quickly so they get crispy, not soggy. Place frozen waffles in the air fryer.
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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Frozen Waffles In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Frozen Waffles any kind
- butter optional, but not optional!
- Maple Syrup any brand
- Blueberries or other fresh fruit
Instructions
- Warm your maple syrup up ahead of time, so it does not cool down your waffles when you drizzle it on your hot air fryer waffles!Maple Syrup
- Remove frozen waffles from the packaging, and spread out in the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer.2 Frozen 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 blueberries or other fresh cut fruit. Serve immediately while piping hot.butter, Blueberries
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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