Air Fryer Brownies

Fudgy, fast, and foolproof brownies made in your air fryer with perfect texture every time.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 8 brownies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter melted (or dairy-free butter for vegan version)
1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar blend for chewier texture; keto version uses erythritol/stevia blend)
2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan version)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (high-quality recommended)
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt (reduce to ⅛ tsp if using salted butter)
½ cup chocolate chips milk, dark, or semi-sweet (optional)
¼ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans (optional)

Equipment

Air Fryer,
6-inch or 7-inch Round or Square Cake Pan
Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Method

Prepare Your Pan: Choose a 6-inch or 7-inch round or square cake pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease any exposed pan sides.
Preheat Your Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.
Melt the Butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt ½ cup butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add sugar to melted butter and whisk until well combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time until emulsified. Stir in vanilla extract.
Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Tap the pan to release air bubbles.
Air Fry: Carefully place the pan in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness at 18 minutes – toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
Cool and Serve: Remove from air fryer and cool in pan for 15-20 minutes before lifting out with parchment overhang. Cool completely on a rack before cutting.

Notes

These air fryer brownies are perfect for small batches, quick treats, and family desserts. They can also be customized for various dietary needs including keto, vegan, and gluten-free options.