Easy Air Fryer Cupcake Recipe: Perfect Treat in Minutes!

Welcome to our air fryer recipe series! Today, we’re going to show you how to make delicious cupcakes in the air fryer. It’s a fun and easy way to enjoy homemade cupcakes without the need for a traditional oven. Let’s get started!

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps to follow:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Line the air fryer basket with cupcake liners and fill each liner with the batter until 3/4 full.
6. Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove the cupcakes from the air fryer and let them cool before serving.

Tricks and tips:

• Make sure to preheat the air fryer to ensure even cooking.
• Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.
• You can top the cupcakes with frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor.

Benefits of the ingredients used:

Using unsweetened cocoa powder provides antioxidants and may have cardiovascular benefits. Chocolate chips contain flavonoids that can help lower blood pressure. And who doesn’t feel good with a sweet treat now and then?

We hope you enjoy making and eating these air fryer cupcakes as much as we do! Happy baking!