Description
Enjoy moist and fluffy cupcakes made quickly and easily using an air fryer. This recipe yields 12 delicious cupcakes with a tender crumb and a vanilla flavor, perfect for any occasion. The air fryer method speeds up baking time while giving the cupcakes a lovely light texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (Spoon and level for accurate measurement)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (At room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk (Any kind of milk can be used)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- Sprinkles for topping (For decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) to ensure an even baking temperature for your cupcakes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine and aerate the dry ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using a hand mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Prepare Cupcake Liners: Line a silicone or metal air fryer-safe cupcake pan with paper liners or grease the pan well. Fill each liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Carefully place the cupcake pan into the preheated air fryer basket and cook at 320°F (160°C) for approximately 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Decorate: Remove the cupcakes from the air fryer and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, optionally decorate with sprinkles or your favorite frosting.
Notes
- Check cupcakes at the 12-minute mark as air fryers vary; avoid overbaking to keep them moist.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture.
- You can substitute milk with almond, soy, or oat milk for dairy-free options.
- Be sure to use an air fryer-safe cupcake pan or silicone molds for best results.
