Learn how to make cupcakes in air fryer without the hassle of the oven! Chocolate air fryer cupcakes are deliciously moist and fluffy, and a perfectly portable sweet treat.
There is just something about a cupcake that makes people smile. And these Air Fryer Cupcakes cook quickly without all the hassle of using an oven, which gives you even more reason to smile.
If you’re an air fryer fanatic like I am, you’ve probably asked yourself the question, can you bake cupcakes in the air fryer? And after making this recipe, you’ll know that the answer is a resounding YES!
Delicious, individually portioned, and portable (you don’t even need a plate or a fork), air fryer cupcakes are perfect for bake sales, birthday parties, after-school and sports snacks, or as an anytime sweet treat.
These air fryer chocolate cupcakes get their decadent chocolate flavor from a combination of hot cocoa mix and chocolate sauce. Serve them plain, dusted with a bit of powdered sugar, or pile on your favorite frosting for an extra special treat.
Ingredient Notes
- Flour – Use all-purpose flour for the best results.
- Sugar – A combination of white sugar and brown sugar will be used.
- Hot Chocolate Powder – The amount needed equals about one and a half packets of hot cocoa.
- Baking Soda – This will help your cupcakes to rise.
- Butter – Butter has a nice flavor, but you can also use shortening .
- Eggs – Large, room temperature eggs.
- Chocolate Sauce – Use your favorite jarred or bottled chocolate sauce or syrup.
- Icing (optional) – If you prefer, you can top the cupcakes with your favorite storebought icing or frosting.
Easy Air Fryer Cupcakes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (272g) flour
- 1 cup (200g) white sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (35g) hot chocolate powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup (113g) butter or shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
- frosting or icing optional
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 275 degrees F / 135 degrees C.
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In a bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy, then stir in the eggs and chocolate sauce. You can also use a stand mixer.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, hot chocolate mix, and baking soda.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
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Line the air fryer basket with silicone baking cups and add batter until each is three-quarters of the way full.
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Air fry for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool, then top with frosting, if desired.
Notes
- To make batter smoother, bring butter and eggs to room temperature before using.
- Scoop dry ingredients into a measuring cup and then level the top with a knife for the most accurate measurements.
- Use an ice cream or cookie scoop to add the batter into the baking cups without making a mess.
- Make sure cupcakes are in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook in batches as needed.
- You can line the silicone baking cups with paper liners to make it easy to remove the cupcakes.
- Cool the cupcakes on a wire baking rack before frosting.
- Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. Use the cooking time listed as a guide, check for doneness, and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Storage – keep baked cupcakes in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- There are 9 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
