Cheesy air fryer crumpets with marmite are the ultimate quick and easy snack!
They're crispy on the outside, cheesy, comforting, and ready in just 4 minutes!
My kids love these cheesy crumpets made in the air fryer for after-school snacks and weekend breakfasts!
And if you don't like marmite (personally I love it!), just leave it off!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Quick and easy in the air fryer.
- Crispy crunchy crumpets & melty cheese.
- The ultimate cheesy snack.
- Made with 4 simple ingredients.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Crumpets - I like to use sourdough crumpets, but any crumpet can be used.
Butter - softened salted butter.
Cheese - grated extra-mature cheddar, or any cheese that melts well. You could also use sliced cheese. Red Leicester is another favourite in this house.
Marmite - for an extra savoury flavour boost, but just leave it off if you don't like it.
🥄 Equipment
Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!
What is an air fryer?
Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.
The air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven (saving energy), and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Preheat the air fryer to 180C (350F).
Two: Air fry the crumpets for 2 minutes.
Three: Spread on the butter and top with the grated cheese and air fryer for a further 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Four: Spread on the marmite if using.
💭 Expert tips
- To lower the fat, skip the butter and use reduced fat cheese.
- Save time and use cheese slices in place of the grated cheddar.
- Don't use pre-grated cheese, freshly grated tastes so much better!
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. There must be clear gaps between each crumpet. Air fryer in 2 batches if you need to.
🍴 Serving suggestions
There are lots of ways you can serve cheesy air fryer crumpets!
On their own for a quick and easy breakfast.
With Soup - tomato, pumpkin, roasted swede soup, or parsnip soup.
With salad for a light lunch or dinner.
📖 Variations
- Try using sliced brie or crumbled blue cheese instead of cheddar.
- Top with red onion chutney or cranberry sauce instead of marmite.
- Add a slice of ham underneath the cheese!
- Make air fryer crumpet garlic bread and spread the crumpets with homemade garlic butter!
🥡 Storage
Air fryer crumpets are best eaten fresh, straight out of the air fryer.
Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Crumpets are a traditional British teatime treat. They are a type of griddle cake, known for their cratered surfaces. The spongy cakes are traditionally toasted and spread with butter.
Crumpets originated in the 17th century as thin pancakes made from flour, milk, and egg. The version we know today however, was developed in the Victorian times, when bakers added yeast and baking powder to the recipe.
Yes, just use gluten-free crumpets and skip the marmite.
It's a personal preference, but any cheese that melts well can be used! My favourite is extra mature cheddar!
Yes, just add a minute or two to the air frying time.
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4. Smashed Avocado
5. Jam
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Recipe
Cheesy Air Fryer Crumpets
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Crumpets
- 2 teaspoon Butter
- 50 g Extra Mature Cheddar grated
- ¼ teaspoon Marmite
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350F).
- Air fry the crumpets for 2 minutes.2 Crumpets
- Spread on the butter and top with the grated cheese and air fryer for a further 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted.2 teaspoon Butter, 50 g Extra Mature Cheddar
- Spread on the marmite if using.¼ teaspoon Marmite
Notes
- To lower the fat content of the recipe, skip the butter and use reduced fat cheese.
- Save time and use cheese slices in place of the grated cheddar.
- Don't use pre-grated cheese, freshly grated tastes so much better!
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. There must be clear gaps between each crumpet. Air fryer in 2 batches if you need to.
- Try using sliced brie or crumbled blue cheese instead of cheddar.
- Top with red onion chutney or cranberry sauce instead of marmite.
- Add a slice of ham underneath the cheese!
Sue
A delicious quick and easy snack in the air fryer! The kids loved them.