The Best Air Fryer Oreos

I grew up in Dallas, and the Texas State Fair was a very big deal. We even got a day off of school to go! The games and rides were a big draw, of course, but the food is what I loved the most. If it could be fried, you’d find it at the fair: fried pickles, fried Snickers, and even fried butter. My personal favorite were always the fried Oreos, which I was skeptical of until I actually tried one. When battered and fried, the Oreos became so soft they practically melted in my mouth — and I was hooked.

These air fryer Oreos are the best, easiest way to get your fried Oreo fix at home. You don’t have to deal with the hassle and mess of deep-frying, and they’re ready to devour in less than 30 minutes. Here’s how to do it.

Although a lot of air fryer Oreos are made by wrapping the cookies in crescent roll dough, I found dipping them in pancake batter to be a far superior method — it really provides that signature fried Oreo taste. To make it, you’ll mix your favorite pancake mix (any type works!) with milk, vegetable oil, an egg, and vanilla until a very thick batter forms.

This recipe works great with both original and Double Stuf Oreos — and any flavor you please. I’ve got my eyes on peanut butter Oreos next time I whip up a batch.

These Oreos taste best right out of the air fryer, but you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat the Oreos, preheat your air fryer and pop ’em in until they’re warm and soft, about one to two minutes. Avoid reheating them in the microwave, where they’re more prone to drying out.