These Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are soft, tender, and coated with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack anytime.
These Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Muffins are a simple way to enjoy a cozy, bakery-style treat at home.
Soft and fluffy on the inside with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, they’re perfect for mornings, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Quick to make in the air fryer, they deliver warm, comforting flavor without the hassle of a traditional oven.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Soft and Fluffy: Each muffin is tender with a light, airy crumb.
- Sweet Cinnamon Crunch: The cinnamon sugar topping adds a satisfying texture and flavor.
- Quick and Easy: Ready in minutes using your air fryer—no oven required.
- Perfect for Any Time: Great for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack.
- Minimal Ingredients: Simple pantry staples come together to create bakery-style muffins.
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Ingredients Needed
- Butter: Adds richness and tender texture to muffin crumb
- Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and helps create golden brown tops
- All-Purpose Flour: Forms the structure and soft, fluffy muffin base
- Baking Powder: Helps muffins rise light and airy
- Salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness perfectly
- Egg: Binds ingredients and adds moisture to the batter
- Milk: Keeps muffins moist and helps create soft texture
- Ground Cinnamon: Adds warm, cozy, classic cinnamon flavor
- Sparkling Sugar: Creates crunchy, sweet topping.
How To Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
Step One: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Then mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, egg, and milk, mix well.
Step Two: Pour the batter into greased muffin tins (or greased silicone muffin cups), filling each cavity about 2/3 way full. Set into the air fryer, set cook time for 12-15 minutes at air fryer temperature of 320 degrees F (air fryer setting).
Step Three: In one bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar, and in another bowl, melt some butter. Once the muffins are done, dip the muffin into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Sprinkle some sparkling sugar on top.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Muffins Recipe Tips
- Use room-temperature butter: Helps cream smoothly with sugar for fluffier muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make muffins dense instead of light and tender.
- Check air fryer size: Ensure your muffin tin or silicone cups fit comfortably for even cooking.
- Cinnamon-sugar coating: Dip muffins while still slightly warm for better adherence.
- Sparkling sugar topping: Adds a fun crunch and visual appeal.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days; warm slightly before serving.
- Freezing: Wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap or foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave 20–30 seconds before eating.
Baking Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin cups by greasing or lining with paper/silicone liners. Fill each cup about two-thirds full with batter, bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then dip warm muffins in melted butter, coat with cinnamon sugar, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar before serving.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Muffins Recipe Faqs
Can I use the oven instead of an air fryer? Yes, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
How do I prevent muffins from sticking? Use silicone muffin cups or paper liners, or lightly grease the muffin tin.
Can I make these without the cinnamon sugar coating? Absolutely, the muffins will still be soft, fluffy, and flavorful.
Can I use frozen muffins later? Yes, wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly.
How do I know when muffins are done? Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean with no wet batter.
Can I add extra mix-ins? Yes, chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit work well in this batter.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
Description
Ingredients
Muffin Batter:
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sparkling sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- Then mix in the 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg and 3/4 cup milk mixing well.
- Pour the batter into greased muffin tins (or greased silicone muffin cups), filling each cavity about 2/3 way full.
- Set into the air fryer for 12-15 minutes at 320 degrees F (air fryer setting)
- In one bowl, mix the 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and in another bowl, melt some 1/4 cup butter.
- Once the muffins are done, dip the muffin into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sparkling sugar on top.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin, Muffin Pan
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
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