Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal

Use the air fryer to easily bake golden brown, delicious oatmeal. Topped fruit or chocolate chips, this Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal makes a healthy, filling breakfast or snack.

Baked Oats in Air Fryer

Making a hearty, tasty breakfast for the whole family has never been easier! Just bake oatmeal in the air fryer for a golden brown top and perfectly cooked oats throughout. 

You can do so many variations on this recipe! Serve plain or top with diced fruit, chocolate chips, or honey drizzle. You could even add a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt for added protein and fiber. Yum!

I like to prep this oatmeal before the kiddos get up. Then it cooks while everyone is getting ready for the day. By the time we sit down for breakfast, it’s ready to be served. There’s something about a warm breakfast that just feels like home.

Plus it keeps you full all morning long. With hearty quick oats, it’s a healthy breakfast that stays with you. So important on busy weekdays. 

Looking for more filling breakfast ideas? Try Frozen Breakfast Burritos in the Air Fryer. Picky-eater approved!

How To Make Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal

Start by cracking an egg into a medium bowl and whisking it up. Add oatmeal and milk to bowl and give everything a stir.

Next add one cup of sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Spray baking pan with nonstick spray. Spoon oatmeal into baking pan. Press on top to make a smooth surface.

Using a trivet with handles (you can also use a spatula for removal), place pan into air fryer basket. Set at 300 degrees for 25 minutes.

Once oatmeal is baked, remove pan from basket using trivet (and oven mitts) or spatula. Cut into oatmeal and serve with whichever toppings you love. Oatmeal will be golden brown on top and perfectly cooked throughout.

Cooking Tips

• Use a baking pan that fits inside air fryer basket
• Use trivet with handles (or spatula) to remove oatmeal after baking
• Prep the baking pan with nonstick spray for easy clean-up
• Press oatmeal all the way to edges of pan with spoon or spatula to make an even layer for baking
• Top oatmeal with your favorite toppings: flavored syrup, chopped fruit, chocolate chips, yogurt, whipped cream, etc

What To Serve with Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal

Nothing beats homemade syrup. We love this Orange Sugar Syrup to drizzle on our oatmeal. Delicious with chocolate chips! Or really go for it with Candied Orange Peel made in the instant pot.

To really get your morning off to a good start, try the baked oatmeal with a Homemade Iced Coffee Latte or Turkish Coffee. You’ll definitely be fueled up for the day.

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• Air Fryer Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Drumsticks
• Egg in a Hole In The Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins From Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Check out these other delicious recipes:

• Air Fryer Bagels
• Air Fryer Frozen Waffles
• Air Fryer Frozen Pancakes