Air Fryer Famous Dave’s Corn Muffin Copycat

These Air Fryer Famous Dave’s Corn Muffin Copycats are golden, fluffy, and slightly sweet—just like the restaurant favorite. Quick and easy to make at home, they’re perfect for breakfast, a side dish, or a cozy comfort meal.

If you love the sweet, tender, and golden corn muffins from Famous Dave’s, you’ll adore this air fryer copycat version.

These muffins come out perfectly fluffy on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior, all in just a few minutes.

Quick, easy, and bursting with classic corn flavor, they’re perfect for breakfast, as a side with chili or barbecue, or anytime you crave a comforting homemade treat.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Quick and Easy: Ready in just minutes with minimal effort.
• Perfectly Fluffy: Soft, tender interior with a lightly crisp exterior.
• Slightly Sweet: Just the right hint of sweetness to complement any meal.
• Air Fryer Friendly: No oven needed, less cleanup, same delicious results.
• Versatile: Great for breakfast, chili, barbecue, or a cozy snack.

Famous Dave’s Corn Muffin Ingredients

• Cornmeal: Use stone-ground yellow cornmeal.
• All-Purpose Flour: You can also use gluten-free all-purpose flour if you want to make this recipe gluten-free.
• Baking Powder: Adds some volume to your muffins
• Salt: Adds some flavor to your muffins!
• Baking Soda: reacts with the buttermilk to add some volume to your muffins, which makes for a light and an airy corn muffin.
• Eggs: Use large, room-temperature eggs.
• Granulated Sugar: You can use a combination of equal amounts of granulated sugar and Splenda if you want a low-sugar recipe.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: For best flavor, use pure vanilla extract, rather than imitation.
• Milk: I used whole milk, but you can use oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk if you want to make this recipe dairy free.
• Buttermilk: Adds a depth of flavor to the corn muffins.
• Vegetable Oil: You can also use canola oil.
• Honey: Adds some sweetness to the muffin.

How To Make Famous Dave’s Corn Muffins

Step One: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda until fully combined. Set the dry ingredients aside.

Step Two: In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, shortening, and vanilla.

Step Three: Once combined add in the milk, buttermilk, oil, and honey. Ensuring the mixture is combined very well. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.

Step Four: Place a heaping tablespoon of the muffin mixture into a pre-greased muffin tin that fits your air fryer.  Set air fryer temperature to 350 degrees F, and set cook time for 9-12 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. 

Famous Dave’s Corn Muffins Recipe Tips

• Use fine or medium-grind cornmeal for the soft, classic Famous Dave’s texture.
• Don’t overmix the batter—stir just until combined to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
• Grease the muffin tin well so the muffins release easily after cooking.
• Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full for nicely domed tops.
• Check for doneness early; air fryers vary and overcooking can dry them out.

Storing Instructions

• Storing: Let muffins cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerator: Refrigerate for up to 5 days for longer freshness.
• Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes to refresh the texture.
• Freezing: Freeze cooled muffins in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months; thaw and reheat before serving.

Other Cooking Instructions

• Oven Method: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Fill a greased muffin tin about ¾ full and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Mini Muffins: Use a mini muffin pan and cook at 350°F for 7–9 minutes, checking early for doneness.
• Skillet Corn Muffins: Spoon batter into a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat, cover, and cook until set and lightly browned on the bottom, then flip briefly if needed.

Famous Dave’s Corn Muffins Recipe Faqs

Are Famous Dave’s corn muffins sweet? Yes, they’re lightly sweet with a soft, cake-like texture that pairs perfectly with barbecue and chili.

Can I make these without buttermilk? Yes, substitute with regular milk plus a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.

Why are my muffins dry? Overmixing the batter or overcooking can dry them out. Mix just until combined and check for doneness early.

Can I double the recipe? Absolutely. Just cook in batches so the muffins bake evenly.

Do these taste like the restaurant version? Yes, this copycat recipe captures the soft texture and sweet corn flavor Famous Dave’s is known for.

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