Yorkshire Pudding Pizza in an Air Fryer – The Recipe Causing a Social Media Stir

We’ve all seen some crazy recipe ideas floating around the internet, but this one might take the biscuit – or rather, the pudding. Imagine combining two favourite foods: Yorkshire pudding and pizza. Sounds good, right? Well, this air-fryer Yorkshire pudding pizza recipe has got people talking – and not everyone is on the same page.

TikTok user Easy Air Fryer Recipes (@easyairfryerrecipess) is known for being a bit of a rebel when it comes to air fryer recipes.

Her latest creation, a Yorkshire pudding pizza, has caused quite the commotion online, with foodies split between disgust and curiosity. But what’s behind this weird and wonderful recipe? Let’s get into it.

What is a Yorkshire Pudding Pizza?

Before you scrunch up your face or cheer with excitement, let’s get the facts straight. Yorkshire puddings are traditionally served with a Sunday roast, soft and puffy with a crispy edge. Now, imagine using those puddings as the base for a pizza, layering on sauce, cheese and toppings and popping it in the air fryer. It’s a British-Italian mashup of comfort foods, all done in under 10 minutes.

This isn’t your usual pizza dough recipe; it’s about using the airy, golden puff of a Yorkshire pudding as the crust. TikTok creator Easy Air Fryer Recipes shows us how it’s done and it’s surprisingly easy.

Ingredients for the Yorkshire Pudding Pizza

The beauty of this recipe is how straightforward it is. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A pack of Tesco Home Cooked Giant Yorkshire Puddings (or homemade if you’re feeling fancy)
• Italian tomato passata
• Tomato puree
• Hot pepperoni slices
• Grated mozzarella
• Italian seasoning

Sounds like your usual pizza toppings, but the difference here is in the base.

Step-by-Step: How to Make the Pizza

Here’s how this viral sensation is made:

1. Prepare the base: Mix tomato passata with Italian seasoning and a tablespoon of tomato puree. This is the traditional pizza flavour.
2. Assemble on the pudding: Place the pre-cooked Yorkshire puddings on some air fryer baking paper. Spread the sauce all over the pudding.
3. Layer it up: Sprinkle a handful of grated mozzarella on top of the sauce, then add some hot pepperoni slices. You could, of course, use mushrooms, ham or even veggies instead of pepperoni.
4. Add more layers: Add more sauce and another layer of cheese and pepperoni. Why not?
5. Air fry it: Set your air fryer to 200°C and cook for 7-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

In the end, you’ve got a unique pizza twist that takes less than 15 minutes to create.

Why Are People So Divided?

Like most viral recipes, not everyone is convinced. Some are loving this Yorkshire-Italian mashup, others not so much. As one TikTok commenter said “As a Yorkshire man, I’m both impressed and appalled” that pretty much sums up the mixed reactions to this pizza mashup.

Pros:

• Quick and easy: No faffing about with making pizza dough, waiting for it to rise or making a mess in the kitchen.
• Comfort food fusion: It’s a fun combination of two favourite meals. If you like trying new flavours it could be a winner.
• Air fryer fans will love it: The air fryer keeps it quick and crispy without the hassle of heating up the oven.

Cons:

• Texture: Yorkshire pudding is soft and fluffy but it’s no pizza dough. A few online weren’t convinced it would hold up to sauce and cheese. “Can’t imagine the Yorkshire pud makes a good texture for pizza” one user said.
• Size: Another comment pointed out it wasn’t as filling as a regular pizza: “Maybe I am just greedy but a pizza to me is like ten times the size of that and I eat the whole thing”.
• Not enough cheese: Can you ever have too much cheese? Apparently not in this case. Some have said the pizza needs more cheese to balance out the softness of the pudding.

Air fryer vs oven: What’s best?

Although this recipe is designed for the air fryer some people have suggested alternatives, like using a fan assisted oven. For air fryer users it’s all about speed and convenience. But if you’re using an oven try 180°C for 18 minutes as one TikTok commenter suggested. Both have their merits but it’s all down to personal preference and how crispy you like your pizza.

The verdict

So would you try a Yorkshire pudding pizza? It seems to depend where your loyalties lie – to pizza or to Yorkshire puddings. This viral recipe won’t win everyone over but it’s certainly got people talking, combining two comfort foods into one weird and wonderful dish.

Try it if you dare and you have an air fryer. It could be your new guilty pleasure or at least a talking point at your next family dinner. Love it or hate it one thing’s for sure, Yorkshire pudding pizza is the latest craze.