A bowl of air fryer baked oats is super simple to make. Just mix 5 simple ingredients, pour into a ramekin, and pop it into the air fryer for 7 minutes. It's a quick, filling, deliciously hot breakfast for chilly mornings.
Table of Contents
- Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes
- What is baked oatmeal?
- Baked Oats Taste and Texture
- Is baked oatmeal healthy?
- Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Baked Oats Recipe
- Ingredients
- Ingredient Substitutions and Flavor Variations
- How to Make Baked Oats in Air Fryer
- Recipe Tips
- Toppings for Baked Oats
- What to Serve with Baked Oatmeal
- How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
- More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes
It's no surprise that oatmeal is a heart-healthy whole grain. These whole grains provide energy making it the perfect breakfast to carry you through until lunch. It's also a popular comfort food with so many different ways to change it up. This air fryer oatmeal recipe is basic and lightly sweetened but can be easily customized.
Love oatmeal? Try my other healthy oatmeal recipes like Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, Overnight French Toast Oats, and Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies for a change of pace. They're all easy to make, tasty, and good for you too.
What is baked oatmeal?
Just like the name alludes to, baked oats are hearty and baked. Since they are made in the air fryer, they have a crispy exterior with a steamy-hot center.
Can you make baked oats in an air fryer? Yes! That's what this recipe is all about. It's faster than baking oats in the oven and cleanup is a breeze.
Baked Oats Taste and Texture
What do baked oats taste like? Baked oatmeal has simple and lightly-sweet flavors so the baked oats taste like whatever you flavor them with. If you add chocolate chips, they will taste like chocolate. Add bananas, they'll taste like bananas.
What is the texture of baked oats? Baked oats have a thick and sticky texture somewhat like a muffin.
Is baked oatmeal healthy?
Yes, if you make baked oatmeal with healthy ingredients, it can be very good for you! My recipe today is really good for you. The oats are low-glycemic whole grain and the maple syrup is easy on your blood sugar too. The banana adds potassium and fiber to the oatmeal. All in all, this is a heart-healthy and gut-healthy breakfast recipe.
Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Baked Oats Recipe
You'll love this bowl of plump and robust air fryer baked oats recipe because it has the perfect balance of sweetness and carby flavors. It's a soothing recipe that will remind you of your childhood.
Ingredients
- Oats - old-fashioned rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, or oat flour
- Egg - water can be substituted
- Banana
- Maple Syrup - used as natural sweetener
- Baking Soda
- Salt
Ingredient Substitutions and Flavor Variations
- Add some spice: ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
- No Banana: Substitute the banana with ¼ cup of milk (dairy or plant-based), yogurt, or water.
- No Egg (Vegan): Substitute the egg with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of water.
- Protein: Stir in 1 tablespoon of protein powder.
- Sweetener: Substitute the maple syrup with honey, agave syrup, or sugar.
- Large Single Serve - Instead of 2 ramekins use 1 small baking dish that fits in your air fryer basket. Increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
- Tik Tok Baked Oats: Combine the ingredients in a blender instead of a bowl.
How to Make Baked Oats in Air Fryer
Preheat air fryer to 300 degrees for 3 minutes.
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Blend well.
- Divide mixture evenly between two well-greased ramekins. Place in air fryer.
- Air fry at 300 degrees for 7 minutes.
Carefully lift air fryer oatmeal out of the air fryer and add your desired toppings. Mini chocolate chips, sliced strawberries or bananas, sliced almonds, or toasted coconut are great choices. Dig in while it's still warm for a deliciously quick and healthy breakfast. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to grease the ramekins for easier removal of the baked oats.
- Preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
- Don't overcook or the baked oatmeal will be dry and burnt on top. It's done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Toppings for Baked Oats
- Fruit (Fresh or Dried) - Apples, Banana, Berries, Coconut, Dates, Peaches, Pears, Raisins
- Nuts - Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, or Walnuts
- Vegetables - Roasted butternut squash or pumpkin.
What to Serve with Baked Oatmeal
- Fresh Fruit
- Meat - Bacon or Sausage
- Potatoes - Hashbrowns or Breakfast Potatoes
- Yogurt
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
To Store: Cool the air-fried oatmeal to room temperature. Wrap it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To Freeze: Cool the air-fried oatmeal and wrap it with plastic wrap and aluminum foil or place the plastic-wrapped baked oatmeal in a plastic freezer bag. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
To Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 3 minutes, oven bake at 350°F for 5 minutes, or microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
More Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
- Air Fryer Asiago Bagels
- Air Fryer Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
- Air Fryer Donut Holes
- Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups
- Air Fryer Stuffed French Toast
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Air Fryer Baked Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats, quick cooking oats or oat flour
- 1 egg
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 300 degrees for 3 minutes. Spray 2 ramekins with avocado or vegetable oil.
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Blend well.
- Divide mixture evenly between the ramekins.
- Bake in air fryer for 7 minutes.
- Carefully lift out of the air fryer and add your desired toppings. Mini chocolate chips, sliced strawberries or bananas, or sliced almonds are great choices.
Agam says
Love the minimal ingredients, one question though, do we blend it with the blender or blend as in just mix the ingredients together?
Linda Warren says
Yes, you just mix it together with a spoon and pour it into the ramekins. Easy peasy! Enjoy!
Ramona says
This is a much healthier breakfast alternative and I would really love to make this, thank you for sharing!
Veronika says
I'm a big fan of baked oatmeal but it definitely takes a while to cook. These air fryer oats were done in no time and just as delicious! Definitely a winner!
Katie Crenshaw says
I love how these baked oats turned out. I added bananas because I love bananas in my oatmeal. Making them in the Air Fryer was easy.
Elaine says
I am so ready to give the oats a try - the recipe looks easy to follow, and the result is magnificent!
Veronika says
This recipe looks amazing! I finally need to get an air fryer to make all these delicious recipes 😉
Ann says
I never knew one can make baked oats in the air fryer! I use mine for almost everything. Going to give this a try for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Kathryn says
I never knew you could cook oats in the air fyer until I saw this recipe. They were outstanding and so much easier. Going to make these tomorrow too!
Cathleen says
I can't believe I have never thought of making oats in the air fryer! Excited to make this this weekend, pinned to make later 🙂
LaKita says
I am a big fan of baked oats but never thought to make them in the air fryer! This recipe did not disappoint and came out perfectly! So tasty and delicious!
Gloria says
Baked oats are great for breakfast and brunch too. Love the individual serving size. Great prep in the air fryer.