Air Fryer Muffins
Ready in about 21 minutes.
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Soft, fluffy muffins baked in small batches without needing the oven. Great for breakfast, lunchboxes and quick sweet cravings.
Written for 6. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 180 g self-raising flour
- 80 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 120 ml milk
- 60 g melted butter
- 100 g blueberries or chocolate chips
Method
- 1Mix the flour and sugar, then stir in the egg, milk and melted butter.
- 2Fold in the blueberries or chocolate chips.
- 3Spoon into lined muffin cups or silicone moulds.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F.
- 5Air fry for 10-13 minutes until risen and cooked through.
- 6Cool slightly before serving.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overmix the batter or the muffins can turn dense.
- Silicone moulds make air fryer baking very easy.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer muffins steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer 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 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 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 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.