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Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Name: Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 1 box Funfetti cake mix; 24 24 flat bottomed ice cream cone cups; 1 container vanilla frosting; 1/4 cup sprinkles

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: November 10, 2021

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Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes — Whoever said that cooking is hard never had Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes. These treats are the best of both worlds, with a crispy exterior and gooey ice cream. They’re perfect for any occasion, especially when you want to impress your friends!

These ice cream cone cupcakes are an old favorite I’ve made since childhood.

So, whether you use your favorite homemade vanilla cake batter (and add colorful sprinkles) for these treats or use a cake mix, Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are amazing!

To make them extra special, you’ll top everything off with a chocolate and vanilla twist: creamy swirls of frosting! Now, there’s something worth grabbing on any summer day or whenever it hits 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside, too hot even for this air-frying gal who loves baked goods as much as sunshine!

If you love a GREAT Air Fryer Cake Recipe, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE FOR TWO, AIR FRYER CHEESECAKE RECIPE, AIR FRYER BANANA CAKE, or AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Looking for a fun and simple recipe to make this summer? Check out these Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes! They’re perfect for kids, they taste delicious, and you can even get creative with the toppings.

These cupcakes are also great for an ice cream party or birthday celebration. You can’t go wrong with these sweet treats!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Whip up a batch of whimsical and delightful Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, combining the nostalgic joy of ice cream cones with the sweet comfort of cupcakes, all made conveniently in your air fryer.

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.

Cake Mix (any flavor): This serves as the base of your cupcakes, allowing you to customize the flavor to suit any preference or occasion easily.
Ingredients Required for Cake Mix (water, oil, eggs): These staples transform the dry mix into a smooth, pourable batter, ensuring your cupcakes are moist and fluffy.
Ice Cream Cones (flat-bottomed): These hold your cupcake batter and bake into the perfect fusion of cone and cake, offering a unique way to enjoy your treat without a bowl or plate.
Frosting: Choose your favorite frosting to mimic the ice cream on top, adding a creamy texture and a sweet finish that complements the cake.
Sprinkles: A fun and colorful topping that adds a bit of crunch and makes these cupcakes visually appealing, especially to kids and the young at heart.

How To Make Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Follow these simple steps to make delicious air fryer cone cupcakes.

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the packaging.

Working in batches, place several ice cream cones standing up into your muffin pan. Spoon batter into each cone to fill halfway. Carefully place the tray into your air fryer and cook at 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 9-12 minutes, depending on your air fryer.

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before spreading or piping vanilla frosting on top, which will resemble ice cream on a cone. Top with sprinkles, and serve!

Expert Tips & Tricks:

Favorite Cake Flavor: Fill an ice cream cone with a cake batter to create your ice cream cone flavor. Start with your favorite cake flavors, such as lemon, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or carrot cake!
Sprinkles: For a great holiday treat, add your sprinkles. You can add red and white for Valentine’s Day, Red, Green, and White for Christmas, Blue and White for Hanukkah, Orange and Black for Halloween, Green and White for St. Patrick’s Day, and even Pasels for Easter! It is an excellent treat that the kids will love (and the adults too)
Homemade or Store-Bought: Either will work. Use your favorite homemade cake mix for any flavor, and the recipe will remain the same!
Filling: Only fill your cupcake cones about halfway. Otherwise, they will spill over as they are cooked.
Muffin Tin: To prevent the Air Fryer Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from falling over, use a muffin tin that fits inside your air fryer basket. Remember to measure the inside of your air fryer basket to ensure your pan fits.

How To Decorate

The best thing about this recipe is that you can use your favorite toppings to create a fun and easy dessert to please your family!

Some great toppings:

Buttercream Frosting
Store-Bought Frosting
Chocolate Sprinkles or Shavings
Chocolate Chips or Chunks
Diced Nuts
Dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, strawberries, etc.
Melted white chocolate drizzled over the top
Crushed Oreos
Crushed Gingersnaps

How to Transport Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes?

The iced cupcakes are great for enjoying your favorite ice cream cone. They’re also perfect for those who don’t like the mess of an ice cream cone, and you can make them in any flavor!

But how do you transport these delectable treats? Follow these simple steps, and you’ll be able to enjoy cake cones with the entire family.

Line your muffin tin with aluminum foil, making a base for your ice cream cones.
Then, place them into the muffin tin.
Place the muffin tin into a large box to transport.

How To Prevent Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes From Getting Soggy?

Have you ever had a delicious cupcake that got soggy? This is an issue for most people. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to prevent this from happening. First, cool your cupcakes entirely before putting on the icing.

Next, poke a hole in the ice cream cone.

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