As Shrove Tuesday finally lands, it's time to whip out your flipping skills and load your beautiful golden treats with all of the toppings under the sun - sweet and savoury.
But for those who haven't quite mastered the perfect mid-fry flip, there is another way to cook your pancakes - and it's leaving people completely at a loss for words at its ingenuity.
Those who want to avoid pancakes stuck to their ceilings or nasty burns from pans may want to turn to their humble air-fryer today, with the appliance more than capable of whipping up a batch of fluffy treats.