Air Fryer Cupcake

Get ready to fire up your air fryer and indulge in a sweet treat that’s easy, quick, and delicious!

If you love cupcakes (and who doesn’t?), then you’ll be thrilled to know that you can now make them in your air fryer.

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With this simple airfryer cupcake recipe, you’ll be making perfectly fluffy, moist cupcakes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

So, put on your apron, grab your ingredients, and let’s get baking!

Why You Should Try This Recipe

Quick and Easy – This recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook in the air fryer, making it a quick and easy dessert option.

Fun and Creative – With endless possibilities for mix-ins, frostings, and decorations, you can get as creative as you like with this chocolate cupcakes in air fryer recipe.

Great for Parties – These air fryer chocolate cupcakes are great for parties or potlucks since they can be easily transported in their silicone baking cups.

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👨‍🍳 Air Fryer Cupcake Ingredients

For this cupcakes airfryer recipe you will need:

  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 1 cup White sugar
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Hot Chocolate Powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Chocolate Sauce

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🧁 Making Cupcakes In Air Fryer 

Follow this easy cupcake air fryer recipe:

Step 1

Start by preheating your air fryer to 275F (135C). Then, cream the sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until fluffy.

Step 2

Stir in the eggs and the chocolate sauce. Mix well.

Step 3

Take another bowl and combine the flour with the baking soda and hot chocolate mix. Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Place silicone baking cups in the air fryer. Fill them with batter.

Step 5

Air fry them for 12-15 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cupcakes. If it comes out clean – they are ready.

After removing them from the air fryer – let them cool for at least 10 minutes, and then top them with frosting.

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💡 Tips

1. Try Different Types Of Frosting

One way to make your air fryer cupcakes more interesting is to top them with different types of frosting.

You can try classic vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting, or get creative with flavors like chocolate ganache, strawberry cream, or caramel frosting.

You can also experiment with different piping techniques to create unique designs on top of your cupcakes. Make them look interesting and tasty!

2. Use Silicone Baking Cups For Easy Removal

Using silicone baking cups instead of regular paper cups can make it easier to remove your air fryer chocolate cupcakes once they’re done.

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Silicone baking cups are flexible and non-stick, which means you won’t have to worry about your cupcakes sticking to the air fryer basket or tearing apart when you try to remove them.

3. Make Mini Cupcakes For Bite-Sized Treats

If you’re looking to make bite-sized treats, try making mini cupcakes instead of regular ones.

This is a great option if you’re serving a large group or if you just want a small sweet snack. Mini cupcakes also bake faster than full-sized ones, so you can have them ready in no time.

4. Adjust Cooking Time for Your Air Fryer

Remember that every air fryer is different, so you may need to adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer’s wattage and other factors.

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Keep an eye on the cupcakes as they cook and adjust the cooking time as needed to avoid under or overcooked cupcakes.

5. Let the Cupcakes Cool Before Frosting

it’s important to let the cupcakes cool before frosting them. If the cupcakes are still warm, the frosting may melt and slide off.

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I hope you liked my air fryer cupcake recipe. These cupcakes are so easy to make, and the air fryer cooks them perfectly every time.

The air fryer makes them light and fluffy, with just a hint of crunch on the outside. So, try this cupcakes in air fryer recipe and let me know what you think!

Make sure to check out other great air fryer recipes on my website!

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Air Fryer Cupcake

Follow my recipe and make the perfect air fryer cupcake! So tasty and rich in flavor, everyone will love it.
4.78 from 9 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer cupcake, cupcakes in air fryer
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
  • 2 Eggs (large)
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Hot Chocolate Powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Chocolate Sauce
Instructions
  • Start by preheating the air fryer to 275F (135C). Then, cream the sugar and butter together in a medium bowl until fluffy.
  • Stir in the eggs and the chocolate sauce, and then mix well.
  • Take another bowl and combine the flour with the baking soda and hot chocolate mix. Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until well combined.
  • Place silicone baking cups in the air fryer. Fill them with batter.
  • Air fry them for 12-15 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cupcakes. If it comes out clean – they are ready.
    After removing them from the air fryer – let them cool for at least 5-10 minutes, and then add frosting on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal
4.78 from 9 votes (9 ratings without comment)

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