Air-Fryer Cupcakes: Perfect Timing For Tasty Treats

Air fryers are a quick and convenient way to cook cupcakes. They work in the same way as convection ovens but preheat and cook food more quickly. Air fryers also use heat and air to cook food evenly, reducing the need for oil. Cupcakes cooked in an air fryer will be ready in 8-25 minutes, depending on the size of the cupcake and the temperature of the air fryer.

Air fryer cupcakes take 8-25 minutes to cook

For large cupcakes, air fry at 160°C (325°F) for 23-25 minutes. For smaller cupcakes, air fry at the same temperature for 18-20 minutes. If you're using a higher temperature of 350°F, the cupcakes will take 10-12 minutes to cook.

Air fryers work in a similar way to convection ovens, but they preheat and cook food more quickly. They also use heat and air to cook food evenly, reducing the need for oil in the cooking process.

To check if your cupcakes are done, insert a metal skewer or sharp knife into the centre of one of the cupcakes. If it comes out dry, they're ready. The cupcakes should also be risen and have a golden brown top.

You don't need to preheat an air fryer

Air fryer cupcakes are super easy to make, fluffy and delicious. To make them, you'll need to divide the batter between 8 large paper cup cases or a medium scoop if you are using smaller cupcake liners – you will have 10-12 cupcakes. Place the cupcakes in the air fryer basket and bake at 160°C (325°F) for 23-25 minutes for large cupcakes and 18-20 for smaller ones. You can also air fry cupcakes at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. The cupcakes are ready when they have risen and have a golden brown top. To be sure, insert a metal skewer or sharp knife into one of the cupcakes to check it comes out dry.

Air fry at 160°C (325°F) for large cupcakes

Air frying cupcakes is a quick and easy way to make delicious treats. If you're making large cupcakes, set your air fryer to 160°C (325°F) and cook for 23-25 minutes. You don't need to preheat the air fryer, and you can fit up to nine large cupcakes in a Cosori air fryer, or cook them in batches if you need to.

Your cupcakes are ready when they have risen and have a golden brown top. To check, insert a metal skewer or sharp knife into the centre of one of the cupcakes and make sure it comes out dry. Leave the cupcakes to cool down before decorating them with your favourite icing and toppings. If you don't want to cook all the cupcakes at once, the cupcake batter can last in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

Air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes for smaller cupcakes

Air frying cupcakes is a quick and easy way to make delicious treats. If you're making smaller cupcakes, air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. This is a much faster method than using a traditional oven, which can take up to 30 minutes.

Air fryers work similarly to convection ovens but are much quicker and don't require the use of oil. They use hot air to cook food evenly, ensuring your cupcakes are perfectly baked.

When making cupcakes in an air fryer, it's important to use paper liners to prevent the batter from sticking and for easy removal. You can use a large cookie scoop to divide the batter between 8 large paper cup cases, or a medium scoop for smaller cupcake liners, yielding 10-12 cupcakes.

For smaller cupcakes, set your air fryer to 350°F and cook for 10-12 minutes. The cupcakes are done when they have risen and have a golden brown top. To check if they're ready, insert a metal skewer or sharp knife into the centre of a cupcake; if it comes out dry, they're done!

Leave your cupcakes to cool before decorating them with your favourite frosting, sprinkles, or other toppings. Enjoy your freshly baked treats!

Cupcakes are done when risen, golden and a toothpick comes out clean

The time it takes to cook cupcakes in an air fryer depends on the size of the cupcakes. For smaller cupcakes, it should take between 18 and 20 minutes. For larger cupcakes, it should take between 23 and 25 minutes. However, some sources suggest that cupcakes can be cooked in an air fryer in as little as 8 minutes, or even 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees F.

It is important to note that air fryers work in a similar way to convection ovens but preheat and cook food more quickly. They also use heat and air to cook food evenly, reducing the need for oil in the cooking process. Therefore, it is possible that cupcakes cooked in an air fryer may be ready sooner than expected.

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