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Air Fryer Chocolate Nutella Brownies

Name: Air Fryer Chocolate Nutella Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs (room temperature); 1½ cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted); ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1¾ sticks butter (¾ cup + 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled); ⅓ cup Nutella; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 4 ounces baking chocolate (chopped)

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: April 13, 2023

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Air Fryer Chocolate Nutella Brownies turn out impossibly rich, fudgy, and glossy-topped in under 40 minutes — no oven required. A swirl of Nutella, real chopped chocolate, and cocoa gives these brownies a deep hazelnut-chocolate flavor and that crackly, paper-thin top every brownie lover chases. They bake in a small pan right inside your air fryer basket, so you get bakery-style results without heating up the whole kitchen.

Air fryer chocolate Nutella brownies cut into squares, stacked on a plate

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Nutella Brownies

Crowd-pleaser. Cut small, one pan easily serves 8.
Fast and fuss-free. Start to finish in about 40 minutes, with one bowl and one pan.
No oven. Perfect for hot days, small kitchens, dorms, or RVs.
Seriously fudgy. Nutella keeps the crumb dense and moist while real chopped chocolate adds melty pockets.
Beginner-friendly. No fancy technique — beat, fold, pour, and air fry.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page, along with nutrition info.

Ingredients for air fryer Nutella brownies including Nutella, eggs, cocoa, and chopped chocolate

Eggs: Large, at room temperature. They whip up airier and give the brownies that shiny, crackly top.
Granulated sugar: For sweetness and structure. Swap in brown sugar for a deeper, more caramel-like brownie.
Unsweetened cocoa powder: Sift it for a smoother batter and richer chocolate flavor.
All-purpose flour: Just enough to hold everything together. Use a 1:1 gluten-free blend if needed.
Kosher salt: Balances the sweetness and sharpens the chocolate.
Unsalted butter: Melted and cooled. Unsalted lets you control the salt level.
Nutella: Use it at room temperature so it folds in smoothly.
Pure vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor.
Chopped chocolate: Chopped baking chocolate or a good chocolate bar. (Chocolate chips work in a pinch, but chopped chocolate melts into prettier pockets.)

What Size Pan Fits in an Air Fryer? (Read This First)

This is the most-asked question about air fryer brownies, so let’s answer it up front. Use a 6- to 7-inch round or square baking pan — a 6-inch cake pan, a 7-inch springform, or a small cast-iron skillet all work well. The pan must sit flat in the basket with at least a half-inch of air space around it so heat can circulate.

This batter is sized for one 6–7 inch pan, which you then cut into 8 small squares (these brownies are rich, so small portions go a long way). If your air fryer is on the smaller side, divide the batter between two mini pans or ramekins and reduce the cook time by a few minutes.

How to Make Nutella Brownies in the Air Fryer

Brownie batter being prepared for air fryer Nutella brownies

Step 1: Prep the pan

Grease your baking pan or cast-iron skillet, or line it with parchment paper, then set aside. A parchment sling makes it easy to lift the whole slab out later.

Greased baking pan lined with parchment for air fryer brownies

Step 2: Mix the batter

In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a hand mixer on medium-high for 2–3 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, and mix to combine. Add the melted butter, Nutella, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the chopped chocolate. Don’t overmix — stir just until no dry streaks remain.

Mixing Nutella brownie batter in a bowl until smooth

Step 3: Air fry

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F for 10–12 minutes, until the top is puffed and set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. For a firmer, cakier center, cook an additional 3–5 minutes.

Brownie batter in a pan placed inside the air fryer basket

Step 4: Cool, then serve

Let the brownies cool in the pan until set before slicing — this is key for clean squares and that signature fudgy texture. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Close-up of fudgy Nutella brownies showing melty chocolate pockets

Pro Tips for the Best Air Fryer Nutella Brownies

Use room-temperature eggs and butter. They blend into a smoother, more even batter.
Don’t overmix. Overworking the batter develops gluten and makes brownies tough and dry. Fold just until combined.
Line with parchment. A sling prevents sticking and lets you lift the brownies out in one piece.
Right-size the pan. Leave airflow around the pan; a too-large pan crowds the basket and bakes unevenly.
Check early. Every air fryer runs differently. Start checking at 10 minutes — a toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Cool completely for clean cuts. Warm brownies taste amazing but fall apart; cooled brownies slice neatly.

Air fryer Nutella brownies served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate drizzle

Variations and Substitutions

Extra gooey: add an extra tablespoon of Nutella swirled across the top before air frying.
Nutty: fold in ½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts or walnuts.
Sea salt finish: sprinkle flaky salt on top right after cooking.
Gluten-free: swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
Mocha: stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.

How to Serve Nutella Brownies

Plain so the chocolate-hazelnut flavor shines.
À la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream over a warm brownie.
With whipped cream and fresh berries for a lighter finish.
With a Nutella drizzle for extra hazelnut richness.
Topped with chopped hazelnuts for crunch.

Sliced chocolate Nutella brownies stacked and ready to serve

How to Store Leftover Brownies

Room temperature: store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Refrigerator: keeps up to 1 week, though they firm up slightly when chilled.
Freezer: wrap tightly and freeze up to 2–3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Reheat: microwave a single brownie for 10–15 seconds to bring back the gooey center.

Easy air fryer chocolate Nutella brownies recipe

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Nutella brownies in the air fryer without a pan? No — this is a wet batter, so you need a pan or oven-safe dish that fits your basket. Parchment alone won’t hold the batter.

What temperature do you cook brownies at in an air fryer? 320°F works best. A lower temperature than oven baking prevents the edges from overcooking before the center sets.

How do I know when air fryer brownies are done? The top should look puffed and set, with the center still slightly soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.

Why are my air fryer brownies dry? Usually overbaking or overmixing. Start checking at 10 minutes and fold the batter just until combined.

Can I double this recipe? Not in a single basket — there isn’t enough airflow. Bake one pan at a time, or use a larger oven-style air fryer with a sheet pan.

Can I use chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate? Yes. Chopped chocolate melts into smoother pockets, but an equal amount of chocolate chips works fine.

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