Air-Fried Muffins: A Tasty, Quick Treat?

Air fryers are a convenient alternative to conventional ovens, and they can be used to cook muffins. Air fryer muffins are quick and easy to make, and you can use any muffin recipe you like. The circulating air of the air fryer ensures that the muffins are light and fluffy, and they are ready in under 20 minutes. You can make a small batch of muffins in an air fryer, so you won't be stuck with a dozen muffins if you only need a few. This makes them a perfect breakfast treat or snack.

Air fryer muffins are quick and easy to make

Air fryer muffins are a quick and easy breakfast treat. They are super delicious and can be made in under 20 minutes. You can use a basic vanilla muffin recipe and add any ingredients you like, such as chocolate chips, blueberries, or bananas.

Air fryers cook food faster than conventional ovens, so you will need to reduce the cooking time. You can bake any muffin recipe you like in an air fryer. Simply mix together your wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls, then combine them, adding in your fruit or chocolate. You can then spoon the batter into silicone cups or a muffin tin with paper cases.

Place the cups or tin in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-17 minutes at 350°F until the muffins are golden brown. You can tell if they are done by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the centre of the muffin; if it comes out clean, they are ready to eat. You can make 6-8 muffins at a time, depending on the size of your air fryer, but you may have to cook them in batches.

Air fryer muffins are a great option for busy mornings or relaxed weekends. They are quick and easy to make and you won't be left with lots of leftovers.

You can use any muffin recipe and adapt it for an air fryer

To adapt your muffin recipe for an air fryer, you can use paper cases, but they work best if you put them in an air fryer cake tin or muffin tin as they are not as sturdy as silicone cases. You can also use oven-safe ramekins, which give the muffins room to expand with the hot air of the air fryer.

If you are using a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook the muffins in two separate batches. You can make 6-8 muffins in a standard-sized air fryer, but the number will depend on the size of your machine.

The temperature and cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer model. However, as a guide, you can set the temperature to 350°F for about 12-17 minutes. Check on the muffins after about five minutes, and then every few minutes until they are done. You will know they are ready when they are golden brown and a skewer or toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Muffins can be cooked in ramekins or silicone cups

To make the muffins, start by whisking together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and set it aside. In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter and oil until combined, then whisk in an egg. Add the buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla, and stir to combine. Finally, whisk in the sugar until well combined. Add the flour mixture and whisk until just combined.

Spoon the batter into the prepared silicone cups or oven-safe ramekins until almost full. You can top them with streusel or your favorite toppings if desired. Place the cups or ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-17 minutes at 350°F (177°C) until the muffins are golden brown and a skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

If you are using an air fryer muffin tin, you can use paper cases, but they work best if placed inside a tin as they are not as sturdy as silicone cups.

Muffins are ready in under 20 minutes

Muffins are a great choice for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, and with an air fryer, they can be ready in under 20 minutes. Air fryers cook food faster than conventional ovens, so you'll need to reduce the cooking time.

To make muffins in an air fryer, you'll first need to prepare your batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter and oil until combined, then whisk in an egg. Add the buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla, and stir to combine. Finally, whisk in the sugar until well combined, then add the flour mixture and whisk to combine. You can also add in any extra ingredients, such as banana chunks, chocolate chips, or blueberries.

Next, you'll need to prepare your air fryer. You can use either silicone muffin cups or paper muffin cups inside an oven-safe ramekin. If using paper cups, it's best to use jumbo-sized cups to allow room for the muffins to rise and expand. Spoon the batter into your chosen cups until almost full. If using a ramekin, you'll be able to cook around three muffins at a time, depending on the size of your air fryer. If cooking directly in a silicone cup, you may be able to cook up to six muffins at once.

Finally, it's time to cook your muffins. Place your muffins in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-17 minutes at 350°F (177°C). Your muffins are done when they are golden brown and a skewer or toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow your muffins to cool before serving, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.

You can make banana, chocolate chip, or blueberry muffins

To make banana muffins, mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl, then add an egg, brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well, then sprinkle flour and cinnamon on top and fold together. Divide the mixture into muffin cases (silicone or doubled-up paper cases) and place in the air fryer basket. Bake at 160C/320F for 15 minutes or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.

For chocolate chip muffins, mix butter, light brown sugar (or granulated sugar), an egg, and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk (use whole milk or 2%, not low-fat or non-fat) and blend until combined. You can add chocolate chips, pecans or walnuts, and dried cranberries or raisins. Add the batter to the prepared muffin cups and place in the air fryer. Bake for 25 minutes.

To make blueberry muffins, mix together the wet ingredients and zest in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then add them to the wet ingredients. Mix in the blueberries, then scoop the batter into parchment jumbo muffin papers or a muffin tin lined with paper cases. Place in the air fryer and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.

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