Step 1

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 2

In another bowl, beat the egg and then mix in the milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.

Step 4

Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175°C), for 2-4 minutes.

Step 5

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Transfer the pancake batter into a squeeze bottle or a piping bag with a small tip for precision. Alternatively, you can use a small spoon.

Step 7

Squeeze or spoon small dots of batter into the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch each other.

Step 8

Air fry the mini pancakes for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and set. They will puff up slightly.

Step 9

Gently shake the basket or use a spatula to flip the mini pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Once cooked, transfer the mini pancakes to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 11

Serve your pancake cereal with traditional pancake toppings like maple syrup, a dollop of butter, fresh berries, a spoonful of yogurt, or a sprinkle of chocolate chips.