If you’re looking for an easy air fryer recipe for a dessert or as a delicious treat, these double chocolate muffins are the perfect choice! Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they’re also made with simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen.
Me and my daughter had great fun making these delicious air fryer chocolate muffins. I’m always looking out for an easy air fryer recipe and any air fryer dessert recipes since getting one last year. plus it means I can use my baking silicone moulds in my air fryer.
Give these muffins a try, you won’t regret it!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to get started: (Makes approx 8)
- 1 medium egg
- 75g Greek-style natural yogurt
- 50ml semi-skimmed milk
- 75ml vegetable oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 75g caster sugar
- 100g self-raising flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 100g dark chocolate chips
- Silicone muffin cases
- Reusable round baking cups (12-pack) in assorted colors; ideal for baking, lunch/snack cups, and more
- Made of food-grade, BPA-free silicone; can be reused, again and again; works with any standard muffin pan; stain and odor resistant
- Flexible and nonstick for effortless food release; no greasing or cooking spray needed
- Oven-safe up to 428 degrees F; microwave-safe and freezer-safe
Instructions for easy air fryer muffins
Tip: Check how many silicone muffin cases fit into your air fryer before using it – you may need to make the muffins in 2 batches.
Step1
Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 5 minutes.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, Greek-style natural yogurt, semi-skimmed milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3
Add the caster sugar, self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt into the mixing bowl. Stir the mixture until it forms a smooth batter.
Step 4
Mix in the dark chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 5
fill each of your silicone muffin cases with the muffin batter.
Step 6
Place the muffin cases in your air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes or until a cocktail stick comes out clean when inserted into the centre of the muffins.
Step 7
Remove the chocolate muffins from the air fryer basket and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
These air fryer double chocolate muffins are a tasty and convenient dessert that you can easily make in your air fryer. With their rich chocolate flavour and fluffy texture, they’re sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Plus, this easy air fryer recipe is a great starting point for experimenting with other air fryer dessert recipes. So why not give it a try and see how easy and delicious baking in an air fryer can be?
Happy baking!
Air Fryer Muffins FAQs
Can the recipe be adjusted for different dietary needs, such as making it gluten-free or vegan?
To adapt the recipe for different dietary needs, like making it gluten-free or vegan, substitute the regular flour with a gluten-free blend and use plant-based milk and an egg substitute.
How does the texture and taste of muffins made in an air fryer compare to those baked in a conventional oven?
Comparing muffins made in an air fryer to those baked in an oven, the air fryer version tends to have a slightly crisper exterior and moist interior.
Are there any variations or additional ingredients that can be added to the recipe to create different flavours or types of muffins?
For flavour variations, consider adding nuts, fruit, or different types of chocolate to the batter to create a new muffin experience.
