It’s no secret that many great weekend mornings start with pancakes. Whether it’s the classic fluffy variety, buttermilk ones studded with blueberries, or flapjacks filled like cannoli, this breakfast treat is a winner with almost everyone. Well, that is, except for the cook, who is all-too-often stuck by the griddle turning out batch after batch. No longer, thanks to the air fryer, which makes giant single-serving pancakes a breeze. These are made with oat flour, which means they’re suitable for gluten-free pancake lovers, as well as anyone who loves the slightly nutty taste of oats. (If you are cooking for gluten-free eaters, make sure your oats are certified GF.) Bonus: oats are high in fiber, which helps the body process sugar—as in the glug of maple syrup on top of your stack.
Oat flour is pretty easy to find in most supermarkets, but in case you can’t find it, you can make your own from rolled oats: Place 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats in a food processor and process until the oats are finely ground, about 30 seconds. This should make about 3/4 cup oat flour. Freeze any leftovers and pop them in the toaster to reheat.
