Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins
Ready in about 27 minutes.
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Tender, bakery-style blueberry muffins with domed tops and juicy bursts of fruit. The air fryer bakes them quickly with a lovely golden crumb, no big oven needed for a small batch.
Written for 6. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 200 g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 100 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 120 ml milk
- 60 ml oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 120 g blueberries
Method
- 1Whisk the flour, baking powder and sugar together.
- 2Beat in the egg, milk, oil and vanilla to a smooth batter.
- 3Fold through the blueberries.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 160°C/320°F and fill lined muffin moulds.
- 5Cook for 14-17 minutes until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
- 6Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the moulds.
Tips for the best results
- Toss the blueberries in a little flour to stop them sinking.
- Bake at a lower temperature so the tops do not scorch.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer blueberry muffins steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer blueberry muffins the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer blueberry muffins?
A typical starting point is 160°C / 320°F for 14-17 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer blueberry muffins ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer blueberry muffins serve?
This recipe is written for 6. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.