These air fryer brownies are rich, fudgy, and so easy to make. No need to heat up your whole oven for a small batch of brownies when your air fryer does the job perfectly.
The texture on these is exactly what you want from a good brownie. Crispy on the edges, slightly gooey in the center, and super chocolatey all the way through.
The batter comes together in just a few minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Nothing fancy or hard to find.
They bake up in about 20 minutes, which is faster than using a regular oven. Perfect for when a chocolate craving hits and you don’t want to wait forever.
If you’ve never tried baking in your air fryer before, this is a great recipe to start with. It’s simple, forgiving, and the results are honestly impressive.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Incredibly Fudgy Center – Melted butter and chocolate chips create a dense and rich brownie that stays perfectly gooey in the middle.
Ready in Under 30 Minutes – From mixing the batter to pulling them out of the air fryer takes less time than heating up a full oven.
Rich Double-Chocolate Flavor – Using both chocolate chips and cocoa powder gives these brownies a deep and layered chocolate taste you will love.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
How To Make
Step 1
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth and melted. Let the mixture cool for 3 to 4 minutes so it does not cook the eggs.
Step 2
Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3
Sift the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt directly into the chocolate mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined – do not overmix or the brownies will be tough instead of fudgy.
Step 4
Spray a 7-inch round air fryer-safe pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the brownie batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 5
Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and bake for 20 to 24 minutes. The top should look set with a slight jiggle in the center, and a toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs.
Step 6
Carefully remove the pan from the air fryer and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. They will continue to set as they cool. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
Cool the Chocolate Before Adding Eggs
After you melt the butter and chocolate chips together, those 3-4 minutes of cooling really matter. If the mixture is still hot when you add the eggs, they’ll start to cook and you’ll get little scrambled egg bits in your batter.
A good way to check is to touch the bottom of the bowl. It should feel warm but not hot. If you can comfortably keep your hand there, it’s ready for the eggs.
Use a 7-Inch Pan
The pan size makes a big difference here. A 7-inch round pan is the sweet spot for most air fryers because it allows enough airflow around the pan for even cooking.
If you use a bigger pan, the batter will spread too thin and overbake into a dry, crispy brownie. If you use a smaller pan, the batter will be too thick and the center will be raw while the edges burn.
If you don’t have a 7-inch pan, a 6-inch will work too – just add a few extra minutes to the cook time since the batter will be thicker.
Lower Temperature Is the Key
Air fryers circulate hot air aggressively, so they cook faster and more intensely than a regular oven. That’s why this recipe uses 325 degrees F instead of the typical 350 degrees F you’d see for oven brownies.
If you go higher, the outside will form a hard crust while the inside stays completely raw. Keeping it at 325 gives the heat time to reach the center without burning the top and edges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a square pan instead of a round one in the air fryer?
Yes, you can use a square pan as long as it fits inside your air fryer basket with a little space around the edges for air to circulate. A 6×6 inch square pan works well in most standard air fryers.
Just keep in mind that the shape of the pan can slightly change the baking time. Square pans spread the batter thinner in the corners, so check a minute or two earlier to make sure those edges don’t overbake.
Air Fryer Brownies
- air fryer
- 7-inch round air fryer-safe pan
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth and melted. Let the mixture cool for 3 to 4 minutes so it does not cook the eggs.
- Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt directly into the chocolate mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined - do not overmix or the brownies will be tough instead of fudgy.
- Spray a 7-inch round air fryer-safe pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the brownie batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and bake for 20 to 24 minutes. The top should look set with a slight jiggle in the center, and a toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs.
- Carefully remove the pan from the air fryer and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. They will continue to set as they cool. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.