Air Fryer Muffins

Posted by: Authentic Flavors Made Easy

These Air Fryer Muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden on top. They’re quick to make, bake beautifully in the air fryer, and can be customized with your favorite fruits, chocolate chips, or nuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup diced strawberries
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Optional Topping

• Coarse sugar
• Streusel topping
• Sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins.
6. Line silicone or paper muffin cups with batter, filling each about ⅔ full.
7. Arrange the muffin cups in the air fryer basket, leaving space for air to circulate. Cook in batches if necessary.
8. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Flavor Variations

Blueberry

Fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

Chocolate Chip

Add ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Cinnamon Streusel

Top with a mixture of 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon cold butter before air frying.

Banana Nut

Replace the milk with 1 mashed ripe banana and fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts.

Serving Suggestions

• Butter
• Jam or fruit preserves
• Cream cheese
• Honey
• Fresh fruit
• Coffee or tea

Tips

• Silicone muffin cups work especially well in the air fryer and make cleanup easy.
• Avoid overfilling the cups to prevent overflow as the muffins rise.
• Air fryer models vary, so begin checking for doneness after 10–12 minutes.
• Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.