The APPLE AIR FRYER MUFFINS are a quick, very soft, light and fragrant take on classic muffins, ideal for indulgent breakfasts and snacks. The air fryer ensures even, tender baking with a golden crust that brings out the apples’ natural sweetness.
The interior remains soft and moist thanks to small pieces of fresh apple that release their aroma during baking. The result is a wholesome little cake ready in minutes — a perfect fast alternative to a traditional oven without giving up the authentic taste of homemade baking.
Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar; these air fryer muffins charm both young and old with their simple, irresistible appeal.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 195.07 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 28.17 (g) of which sugars 14.85 (g)
- Proteins 3.23 (g)
- Fat 8.49 (g) of which saturated 1.25 (g)of which unsaturated 6.77 (g)
- Fibers 0.96 (g)
- Sodium 58.02 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 65 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 egg (medium at room temperature)
- 3 oz sugar (about 1/3 cup)
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/3 cup milk (at room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for the surface)
For the apple air fryer muffins you will need
- 1 Air fryer
- 8 Cupcake liners
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Sieve
Preparation of apple air fryer muffins
Place the egg and the sugar in a bowl and whisk together by hand. Add the oil and the milk and mix well to incorporate them.
Add the sifted flour together with the baking powder, the salt and the cinnamon.
Mix until you obtain a smooth batter.
Add the apple diced into small cubes and fold it in with a spoon.
Portion the batter into the muffin liners (fill them about 2/3 full). Sprinkle the surface with a little brown sugar to create a crunchy top.
Place the liners in the air fryer basket and bake at 320°F (gentle/low mode) for 13-15 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.You can bake them in a conventional oven at 356°F for 18 minutes.
Let the apple air fryer muffins cool on a rack and serve warm or at room temperature with a dusting of powdered sugar.
