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.
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.
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Notes
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