🍞 Air Fryer Bread Pudding
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
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3 cups day-old bread, cubed
(brioche, challah, or white bread work best) -
2 large eggs
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¾ cup milk (or half-and-half for richer)
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¼ cup heavy cream (optional but recommended)
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for greasing)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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Pinch salt
Optional add-ins:
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Raisins or chopped dates
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Chocolate chips
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Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
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Lightly butter a small air-fryer-safe baking dish (6–7 inch).
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Add bread cubes to the dish.
2️⃣ Make the custard
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Pour evenly over the bread.
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Gently press bread down so it absorbs the custard.
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Rest 10 minutes (important for a custardy center).
3️⃣ Air fry
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Preheat air fryer to 170°C / 340°F.
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Cover loosely with foil.
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Air fry 12 minutes.
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Remove foil.
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Air fry another 6–8 minutes until top is golden and crisp.
4️⃣ Serve
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Rest 5 minutes.
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Serve warm.
Top with:
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Powdered sugar
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Warm maple syrup
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Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream 😌
Q & A
Q: Why cover with foil first?
A: It lets the center set gently before the top browns.
Q: How do I know it’s done?
A:
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Top is golden
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Center jiggles slightly but isn’t wet
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Knife comes out mostly clean
Q: Can I use fresh bread?
A: Yes—toast it lightly first so it absorbs custard properly.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes. Use coconut milk or almond milk and dairy-free butter.
Q: Why is mine dry?
A: Too much bread or cooked too long uncovered. Bread pudding should be soft and moist inside.
Q: Can I reheat it?
A: Yes—air fry at 150°C / 300°F for 3–4 minutes.
Q: Want extra crispy top?
A: Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar on top before the final air-fry stage.