What Temperature To Cook Black Pudding In Air Fryer

Black pudding is a popular British classic, made up of pig blood, oatmeal, and fat, and packed in a sausage-like casing. It is a protein source that makes you fuller. And though it is already cooked during the manufacturing, air frying it would add an extra crispy texture to the black pudding.

Wondering how to recook the black pudding in an air fryer? Here is a step-by-step guide for you to follow. It also answers all your queries regarding the recipe.

Can I Air-Fry Black Pudding?

Absolutely, black pudding turns out much better in the air fryer than with the old frying pan method, as the excess fat drops in the basket add perfect crispiness and flavour to the dish. All you need to do is load the air fryer with the black pudding and cook it for a specific time. After this, you can serve it immediately piping hot with any meal.

Nutritional Value of Air Fryer Black Pudding

Though it does not have crazy benefits, it is a source of protein that can make you feel fuller for a long time, which is why most people add it to their breakfast and lunch. This 100g serving of black pudding cooked in the air fryer has around 297 calories, 22g fat, and 8.5g saturated fat.

How is Black Pudding Made?

Simply put, black pudding is just blood from pigs mixed with oatmeal and fat, packed into a sausage-like casing. The pudding is already cooked during the manufacturing process, which means you do not have to recook it; however, air frying gives you a really good crispy and fried texture. It is also seasoned during manufacturing, though the seasoning may differ depending on the producer.

Can I Cook Frozen Black Pudding in the Freezer?

Yes, of course; but when you are using frozen black pudding slices in the air fryer, it is okay to add them while they are still stuck together. Simply add them to the air fryer basket and cook them for 8 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius or 320 degrees Fahrenheit. After this, separate them and air-fry them for another eight minutes at the same temperature.

How Long to Cook Black Pudding in an Air Fryer?

I usually recommend cooking the black pudding in the air fryer for anywhere between 8 and 10 minutes. However, if you are cooking them in the freezer, I suggest going for two rounds. For the first round, you need to separate the slices and the second round usually includes cooking them to get the right crispy and consistent flavour.

What Temperature to Cook Black Pudding in the Air Fryer?

The recommended temperature to cook black pudding in the air fryer is usually 180 degrees Celsius or 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Ideally, you do not want to have the black pudding dry, which is why it is equally important to time the cooking. Counting my experience with black puddings, medium temperature always provides the best results.

What to Serve this Air Fryer Black Pudding with?

There are many ways you can incorporate the air fryer black pudding into breakfast or lunch. Here are some of my favourites to serve with black pudding.

• Twist the full English breakfast by serving the crispy bacon, black pudding, eggs, and asparagus.
• Salad enthusiasts can add red cabbage, apple, and earthy black pudding to their lunch salad bowl.
• Crumble the air-fried black pudding into the potatoes to get loads of flavour for a mid-meal snack.
• Try mixing the black pudding with deep-fried apple slices for a quick snack in between meals or for breakfast.

Have You Tried It Already?

Finally, I hope now you know how to get extra crispy black pudding edges each time with the black pudding. Prepare the black pudding instantly and serve it with lunch or breakfast; it hardly takes 10 minutes.