Air Fryer Chocolate Muffins
Ready in about 21 minutes.
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Soft chocolate muffins with rich cocoa flavour and fluffy crumb, baked quickly in small batches.
Written for 6. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 180 g flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 80 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 120 ml milk
- 60 g melted butter
Method
- 1Mix the dry ingredients, then stir in the egg, milk and melted butter.
- 2Spoon into lined cups or silicone moulds.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F.
- 4Air fry for 10-13 minutes until risen and cooked through.
- 5Cool slightly before serving.
Tips for the best results
- Add chocolate chips for an extra-rich finish.
- Do not overfill the cups.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer chocolate muffins steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer chocolate 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 chocolate muffins?
A typical starting point is 160°C / 320°F for 10-13 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer chocolate 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 chocolate 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.