If you’ve been sleeping on baking muffins in your air fryer, today is the day that changes. I started making muffins in mine almost by accident — I needed a quick breakfast and didn’t want to wait for the oven to preheat — and I have never gone back. The circulating hot air gives you that gorgeous, bakery-style dome on top with a perfectly tender inside every single time. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crew on a weekday morning, treating yourself to a single warm muffin with your coffee, or trying to use up that sourdough discard on the counter, there is something on this list for you. These are the recipes I actually make in my own kitchen, week after week. From classic blueberry to cinnamon sugar donut muffins to a fun pancake twist the kids go absolutely wild for, this roundup has it all. Grab your silicone muffin cups and let’s get baking!
1. Air Fryer Pancake Muffins
All the fluffy, golden goodness of pancakes — without standing over a hot griddle. Just pour your favorite pancake batter into silicone cups and let the air fryer do the work. My kids devour these every single time, and cleanup is practically nothing.
2. Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Tender muffin on the inside, crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating on the outside — these are the best of both worlds. They come together so quickly that I can have them warm and ready before I even sit down with my morning coffee. Truly a new family favorite.
3. Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Muffins
From mixing bowl to perfectly baked in under 30 minutes — that’s the magic of the air fryer. These get that beautiful bakery-style dome on top with melty chocolate chips in every single bite. My kids are always hovering by the basket waiting for these to come out.
4. Air Fryer Morning Glory Muffins
Packed with hearty, wholesome ingredients and so much flavor, these are my go-to for busy weekday mornings. The hot circulating air gives them a slightly crisp top while keeping the inside wonderfully moist and tender. Perfect for grabbing on your way out the door.
5. Air Fryer Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
Got sourdough discard sitting on your counter? This is exactly what you should be making with it. The discard adds incredible depth of flavor and moisture, and that buttery streusel topping gets perfectly crispy in the air fryer. These will soon become one of your air fryer favorites!
6. Air Fryer Blueberry Muffin For One
Sometimes you just want one warm, fresh muffin without a whole batch tempting you from the counter all day. This single-serving recipe mixes up in a flash and bakes beautifully in a ramekin. A sweet little treat that’s just for you — and you deserve it.
7. Air Fryer Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Bright, zesty lemon and sweet, juicy blueberries are one of those combinations that just never gets old. The air fryer locks in all that moisture so they come out tasting like they’re straight from a fancy bakery. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside — so good.
8. Ninja Woodfire Blueberry Muffins
Yes, you can absolutely bake muffins on your Ninja Woodfire grill — and they turn out golden, fluffy, and packed with juicy blueberries in every bite. I love making these in the summer when the last thing I want to do is heat up the house. Outdoor cooking isn’t just for burgers anymore!
