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Air Fryer Cranberry Muffins

Name: Air Fryer Cranberry Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel zest; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups cranberries (whole or diced)

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: June 22, 2019

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Since I got my air fryer, I’ve been using it to make all kinds of goodies! These air fryer cranberry muffins are one of my latest creations and they’re so good. If you love cranberry muffins, you have to try this recipe – they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Best of all, they only take about 20 minutes to make from start to finish. So what are you waiting for? Get your air fryer out and give these muffins a try!

I love fresh cranberries and they are amazing in muffins. There is nothing like biting into a fresh cranberry muffin. The flavor is simply amazing.

One of my favorite add-ins is adding some crushed pecans, for an easy pecan cranberry muffin in an air fryer, there is nothing better.

Air Fryer Cranberry Muffins

The air fryer is becoming a more popular appliance to have in the kitchen, and for good reason. It’s a great way to cook foods that are normally unhealthy, like frying, without all the added oils. These cranberry muffins are a perfect example of something that can be made healthy with the help of an air fryer. They’re sweet, fluffy, and full of cranberry flavor. Plus, they only require 5 ingredients! So if you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack option, give these muffins a try. You won’t be disappointed.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Cranberry Muffins

The holiday season is a time when family and friends get together to enjoy good food and company. If you’re looking for a delicious snack to bring to your next gathering, try air fryer cranberry muffins! These muffins are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients. So, gather up your supplies and get baking!

All-purpose flour: or use gluten-free all-purpose flour, if you want to cook this recipe gluten-free.
Granulated sugar: You can use a sugar substitute if you want to make this low-sugar (or diabetic-friendly)
Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Use fresh products!
Seasonings & Spices: Ground Nutmeg, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, and Salt.
Orange Zest and Lemon Juice: For some added flavor.
Vegetable Shortening: You can use canola oil, as well.
Eggs: Use large room temperature eggs.
Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract, for the best flavor.
Cranberries: Use fresh or frozen cranberries.

How To Cook Cranberry Muffins In The Air Fryer

Start by combing the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening and blend until crumbly. Mix in the water, lemon juice, orange zest, eggs, and vanilla. Beat well.

Mix well, then fold in the cranberries. Spray your muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray (see blog post for the one I recommend) Fill your muffin tins, about 2/3’s full. Set your air fryer to a temperature of 350 degrees F, and the time for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, check to see if the muffins are cooked all the way through, using a toothpick. If not cooked, add an additional 5 minutes. Check again.

Be careful removing the muffin tin, as it will be hot. Let it slightly cool. Repeat with the batter, until you use all of the batter up.

More Air Fryer Muffin Recipes:

If you’re like me, you love your air fryer. And if you love your air fryer, then you’re probably always on the lookout for new recipes to make in it. Well, look no further! Today, I’m going to share with you some of my favorite air fryer muffin recipes. These recipes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they’re all easy to make. So go ahead and give them a try! (And don’t forget to let me know what you think.)

What Muffin Tins Can You Use In The Air Fryer?

When I first started baking muffins in the air fryer, I could not find any pans that fit, so I used silicone muffin tins. While these work in an air fryer, they tend to not hold the shape of a muffin as well as metal pans. So, you often end up with muffins that look like ski slopes. That is because the air is moving around and sometimes knocks over the muffin tins.

I highly recommend investing in this tin, it will fit almost all of the air fryer oven models, and should fit most of the larger basket air fryers.

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