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Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes

Name: Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces dark chocolate cake mix; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled (1 stick)); 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup cherry pie filling; 1 1/2 cup Whipped Topping (whipped topping, thawed (i.e., Cool Whip))

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: August 30, 2022

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Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes — It’s been a long day and you’re exhausted, but the thought of cooking is too much to bear. Luckily for you, these Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes are super easy to make!

Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes are the perfect dessert, and I love these because who doesn’t love an individual dessert filled with chocolate?

I love chocolate, and most of America does, so today, I made a sweet dessert filled with cherries for a great and delicious dessert!

If you love the combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream, this is the recipe for you. They make the perfect Air-Fried Dessert.

I love baking in my Air Fryers, and this is not a new thing for me. Once I figured it out in 2017, you can put any pan in the oven into the Air Fryer. The baker in me was released, and over the years, I have made hundreds upon hundreds of baked good recipes—from homemade bread to cannolis! The options are limitless.

Today’s recipe is simple but great. If you are always looking for something new for dessert, I promise this will be on your keep pile of great Air Fryer Recipes!

Check out some of my other Air Fryer Dessert Recipes; some of my personal favorites are AIR FRYER GRILLED STRAWBERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE, AIR FRYER BANANA DONUTS, AIR FRYER BEST CHERRY TURNOVERS, and AIR FRYER S’MORES BANANA BOATS.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

Dark Chocolate Cake Mix
Eggs
Butter
Whole Milk
Cherry Pie Filling
Whipped Cream or Cool Whip
Mini Chocolate Chips
Maraschino Cherries

How To Make Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes

Follow these simple steps to make perfect black forest cupcakes in the air fryer:

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F using the air fryer setting. Add the cake mix, eggs, butter, and milk to a large mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes on medium-high speed or until well incorporated.

Grease 12 4-ounce ramekins. Fill ramekins ½ of the way full with cake batter. Top with 1 heaping tablespoon of cherry pie filling. Bake in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes. Rising is normal.

Let cool slightly, and top with a spoonful of whipped topping. Top with miniature chocolate chips & maraschino cherries.

Pro Tips:

These can be made in any air fryer, including the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, GoWise, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and even the Mealthy Lid. The temperature will remain the same, but the time will vary by a few minutes.
If you notice that the top is cooked, but the middle is raw, rap the cupcakes in foil to prevent the top from burning. Or reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F, air fryer sitting, and cook until the cupcakes are fully cooked.
You will need to cook the Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes in batches unless you have an air fryer oven, which is larger.

Can You Make Cupcakes In The Air Fryer?

Anything you can make in an oven, you can easily make in the air fryer, including cakes, muffins, and even cupcakes!

All you need is the right pan, and you can have a great Air Fryer Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, or Treat in minutes!

How To Store Air Fryer Cupcakes

The best way to store any leftover cupcake or baked good is to wrap it tightly with plastic or saran wrap. This way, the air will not dry them out.

You can also place the leftover Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes into a freezer bag and keep them at room temperature for a few days. After that, put the cupcakes into the refrigerator, which will last for about a week.

How To Freeze Air Fryer Cupcakes:

This batch of Air Fryer Black Forest Cupcakes makes for a tremendous freezer-friendly dessert recipe.

For best results, let the cupcakes cool to room temperature, remove them from the ramekins, and place them into a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Place them into the freezer, which should last about 1 to 2 months.

To use from frozen, place them overnight into the refrigerator. You can either reheat it in the microwave or use the Air Fryer.

What Ramekins To Use In The Air Fryer

You can use any size of ramekins you have on hand, and the cooking time and temperature will remain the same.

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