How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer — Ever had a craving for something sweet but don’t want to go through the trouble of baking it up in the oven? Well, now you can make boxed cake mix cupcakes in your air fryer! It’s super simple and only takes a few ingredients!

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer
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Many people think boxed cake mix is for novice cooks, but it’s the perfect solution when you’re in a pinch. These cupcakes are easy to make, and everyone will love them!

With the holidays coming up, I wanted to give you a foolproof way to make cupcakes in the Air Fryer, easy peasy!

So, whether they’re for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even New Year, you will get a light and fluffy cupcake every time!

I love desserts, and over the years, I have made some amazing Air Fryer Desserts, everything from AIR FRYER SEMI-HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS, AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE EMPANADAS, AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY COOKIES, and of course, AIR FRYER COPYCAT BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE, CHOCOLATE CHIP PIZZA COOKIE.

Ingredients Needed To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer
  • Cake Mix
  • Ingredients For Above Cake Mix (As Shown on the Box)
  • Frosting
  • Sprinkles, Decorations, etc.

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

Spray your muffin tin with non-sticking cooking spray or use olive oil. Prepare your batter. by making the cake mix, as directed on the box.

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

Pour the mix about 2/3 way full into your muffin tins. Set in your air fryer oven or air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 330 degrees F, air fryer setting, or 12 minutes.

NOTE: If your cupcakes are not done, flip them and air fry for another 2 minutes.

Remove from the air fryer, let cool, before frosting. Frost the cupcakes sprinkle with sprinkles or jimmies if desired.

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

What Pans To Use For Cupcakes Cooked in the Air Fryer?

Depending on how large your air fryer is, the pan will vary whether you have an air fryer basket or oven model.

I recommend that you purchase a metal pan since they tend to cook better than silicone molds.

Some of my favorite Air Fryer Muffin or Cupcake Pans are: (affiliate link included)

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer


Wilton Recipe Right Non-Stick 6-Cup Standard Muffin Pan, Set of 2, Silver

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

Larger 2 Pack Muffin Pan 4-Cup Carbon Steel Non-Stick Quick Release Coating Bakeware Cupcake Baking Pan for Air Fryer Cake Tart Brownie Quiche

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How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer
How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer

4.50 from 6 votes
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer — Ever had a craving for something sweet but don't want to go through the trouble of baking it up in the oven? Well, now you can make boxed cake mix cupcakes in your air fryer! It's super simple and only takes a few ingredients!
This is one of the simplest recipes. Grab any cake mix and make cupcakes. This works in any air fryer, oven, or basket type.

Ingredients 

  • 1 box any cupcake mix

ingredients for the above mix (as shown on the box)

    frosting, sprinkles, etc.

      Instructions

      • Start by making the cake mix, as directed on the box.
      • Spray your muffin tin with non-sticking cooking spray or use olive oil.
      • Prepare your batter.
      • Pour the mix about 2/3 way full into your muffin tins.
      • Set in your air fryer oven or air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 330 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 12 minutes.
      • NOTE: If your cupcakes are not done, flip them and air fry for another 2 minutes.
      • Remove from the air fryer, let cool, before frosting.
      • Frost the cupcakes sprinkle with sprinkles or jimmies if desired.
      • Plate, serve and enjoy!

      Equipment

      • Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
      • Cooking Spray
      • Muffin Pan, or Muffin Tin

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1ServingCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

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