Soft and fragrant, the pumpkin muffins in the air fryer are the perfect dessert to celebrate the colors and flavors of fall. The pumpkin puree gives a moist and velvety texture, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger release a warm aroma that warms the heart. Ideal for breakfast, a tasty snack, or to serve with a steaming cup of tea, these muffins will win over both adults and children with their simplicity and deliciousness.
And here is a roundup of muffin recipes:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 7 oz pumpkin (cleaned)
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Half teaspoon ground cinnamon
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Spatula
- Paper Liners
- 1 Whisk
Steps
To prepare the pumpkin muffins in the air fryer, start by removing the skin from the pumpkin, wash it, dry it carefully, and cut it into cubes.
Place the pumpkin and oil in the blender (or food processor) and blend everything until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous puree.
In a bowl, pour the egg and sugar, and with the help of a hand whisk or electric mixer, mix until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture. Add the pumpkin puree and continue mixing. Sift the flour and baking powder, add the cinnamon, and mix well to avoid lumps.
Take the aluminum molds, butter, and flour them, then fill them with 3/4 of the batter. Alternatively, you can line the aluminum molds with paper liners.
Insert the molds into the basket of the air fryer (in my case a fryer with a capacity of 6 liters was used) and cook at 329°F for 12 minutes. Then, lower the temperature to 311°F and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
To ensure they are cooked, do the toothpick test, insert it into the center of the muffin and when pulled out, it should come out dry. If necessary, extend the cooking for another 2-3 minutes at 311°F.
Once cooked, let the pumpkin muffins cool on a wire rack. Once they have cooled, you can enjoy them. If desired, you can sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
Storage and Tips
The pumpkin muffins in the air fryer can be stored for 3/4 days in an airtight container.
You can replace the cinnamon with half a vial of vanilla aroma or lemon aroma. Also, all-purpose flour can be partially substituted with almond flour (80 grams).
