Air Fryer Strawberry Blondies — soft, chewy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, these blondies come together with a box of strawberry cake mix and finish under a sweet vanilla glaze. No oven, minimal cleanup, and ready in under an hour. They’re the perfect sweet treat for summer, and if you love quick, no-oven fruit desserts, they’re right at home next to our air fryer mini strawberry pies and the classic air fryer blondies that started it all.
When it comes to dessert, there’s nothing quite like a rich, chewy blondie — but who has time to bake from scratch? That’s where the air fryer comes in. It cuts the bake time way down, keeps your kitchen cool, and leaves you with almost no cleanup. Give these a try today.
What Are Strawberry Blondies?
Strawberry blondies are a fruity twist on the classic blondie — a soft, chewy bar with the sweet-tart pop of strawberry in every bite. Where a brownie leans on chocolate, a blondie leans on brown-sugar-and-vanilla warmth, and the strawberries brighten the whole thing up. They’re the kind of treat that shows off fresh summer strawberries without turning on the oven, and they sit happily alongside the rest of our air fryer dessert recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Vibrant flavor — strawberry cake mix plus real strawberries gives you a fruity, sweet base that tastes far more homemade than it has any right to.
- Moist and chewy texture — soft in the middle, set at the edges, with creamy white chocolate chips throughout.
- Quick and easy — the air fryer bakes these in a fraction of the oven time, with minimal cleanup.
- Versatile — eat them plain, or crumble a square over ice cream for a quick blondie brownie cheesecake sundae.
Ingredients Needed
The full printable recipe card with measurements and nutrition is at the bottom of the post.
For the blondies:
- Strawberry cake mix — use your favorite brand of boxed strawberry cake mix.
- Eggs — bind the batter and give the blondies structure.
- Vegetable oil — adds richness and keeps them soft and tender.
- White chocolate chips — creamy and sweet, they play perfectly against the strawberry.
- Fresh strawberries — diced, for bursts of juicy, real-fruit flavor. (Out of season? You can dehydrate them first and fold those in instead.)
For the vanilla glaze:
- Powdered sugar — sweetens the glaze and keeps it smooth.
- Heavy cream — gives the glaze a luscious, pourable richness.
- Clear vanilla extract — rounds out the flavor and keeps the glaze bright white.
How to Make Air Fryer Strawberry Blondies
Step 1: Prep the pan. Line an 8×8 baking pan that fits your air fryer with parchment paper and lightly coat it with baking spray.
Step 2: Mix the batter. In a bowl, stir together the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips and diced fresh strawberries.
Step 3: Cook. Press the batter evenly into the pan with a rubber spatula. Set the air fryer to 320°F on the air-fry setting and cook for 15–25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 4: Cool. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 15–20 minutes before glazing — glazing them warm makes a runny mess.
Step 5: Whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth and thick enough to pour without running right off.
Step 6: Glaze and slice. Pour or drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies, let it set, then cut into squares, serve, and enjoy.
Pro Tips
- Use a thinner pan than you’d use in the oven so the center cooks through — too thick and you’ll get a gooey middle.
- Every air fryer is different, so check at the 15-minute mark and add time as needed.
- For clean parchment, lay it over the pan, snip a 1–2″ diagonal cut in each corner, then press it in so the edges fold flat.
- Want a thicker glaze? Chill the glazed blondies for a few hours to firm it up.
Variations
- Swap the chips — white chocolate is classic here, but milk or dark chocolate works too.
- Make it a cake instead — same flavor, different format: try our air fryer strawberry cake.
- More strawberry baking — turn the craving into strawberry cupcakes, strawberry scones, strawberry donuts, or a loaf of strawberry quick bread.
- Try other bars — if you love these, browse all our brownies & blondies or our 9 favorite air fryer brownie recipes.
FAQ
Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh? Fresh is best for flavor and texture, but frozen works in a pinch. Thaw and pat them dry first, since frozen berries release extra moisture that can make the batter wet.
How should I store leftover strawberry blondies? Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate for longer. Let them come back to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Can I freeze them? Yes. Wrap cooled blondies tightly in plastic wrap or foil, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze up to 2–3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave.
Can I swap the fruit? Absolutely — raspberries, blueberries, or diced peaches all work. Adjust the amount to taste, and keep in mind different fruits may shift the bake time slightly.
Equipment
- 8×8 baking pan (a thinner pan cooks through better in the air fryer)
- Air fryer
- Parchment paper
- Cooking spray
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- Air Fryer Strawberry Cupcakes
- Air Fryer Mini Strawberry Pies
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- Air Fryer Strawberry Donuts
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- Air Fryer Strawberries
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Air Fryer Strawberry Blondies
Description
Ingredients
Blondie:
- 15 oz strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, optional
Vanilla Icing / Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 baking pan that fits your air fryer with parchment paper and lightly coat with baking spray.
- In a bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips [and diced fresh strawberries, if using].
- Press the batter evenly into the pan with a rubber spatula. Set the air fryer to 320°F on the air-fry setting and cook 15–25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the blondies cool in the pan at least 15–20 minutes before glazing — glazing warm blondies makes a runny mess.
- Make the glaze: whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth and thick enough to pour but not run off. Add cream a few drops at a time if too thick.
- Pour or drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies, let it set, then slice into squares, serve, and enjoy.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Use a thinner baking pan than you would in the oven so the center cooks through; too-thick a pan leaves a gooey middle.
- Air fryers vary — check at the 15-minute mark and add time as needed.
- For clean parchment, lay it over the pan, snip a 1–2″ diagonal cut in each corner, then press it in so the edges fold flat.
- Want a thicker glaze? Chill the glazed blondies for a few hours to firm it up.
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