You’ll Need
400ml whole milk
50g caster sugar
40g cornflour
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of ½ lemon
For The Coating
50g plain flour
1 egg, beaten
75g breadcrumbs
For The Finish
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Optional But Dangerous
Chocolate sauce
Caramel sauce
Vanilla ice cream
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.
In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, caster sugar, cornflour, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Cook gently, stirring continuously, until the mixture becomes very thick and smooth.
Pour into a lined shallow dish and spread evenly.
Chill for at least 1 hour until completely firm.
Cut into bite-sized squares or rectangles.
Coat each piece first in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
Arrange the custard bites in a single layer.
Spray the tops lightly with oil.
Air fry at 190°C for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Mix together the caster sugar and cinnamon.
As soon as the bites come out of the fryer, toss gently in the cinnamon sugar.
Serve warm while the centre remains soft and creamy.