Air Fryer Lava Cakes
Ready in about 19 minutes.
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Rich chocolate lava cakes with a gooey centre and tender outer sponge. An easy impressive dessert for date night or dinner parties.
Written for 2. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 90 g butter
- 2 eggs
- 50 g sugar
- 30 g flour
Method
- 1Melt the chocolate and butter together.
- 2Whisk the eggs and sugar, then fold in the chocolate mixture and flour.
- 3Pour into greased ramekins.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
- 5Air fry for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the centre stays soft.
- 6Serve immediately.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overbake or you lose the molten centre.
- Serve with ice cream for the full effect.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer lava cakes steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer lava cakes 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 lava cakes?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 350°F for 8-10 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer lava cakes 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 lava cakes serve?
This recipe is written for 2. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.