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Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

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Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes — If you’re looking for a delicious and unique dessert to make in your air fryer, look no further than these air fryer tres leches cupcakes! These cupcakes are made with a light and fluffy cake base and are topped with creamy tres leches frosting. They’re the perfect dessert for any occasion!

Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

We all know that the best part of a cupcake is the frosting. But what about a cupcake where the frosting is the cake? This air fryer tres leches cupcakes take your ordinary vanilla cupcake and turn it into a fantastic, fluffy dessert that will make your taste buds rejoice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these delicious little treats ready to enjoy in no time at all. So what are you waiting for? Start baking!​

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What Is An Air Fryer?

Like me, you’re always on the lookout for new kitchen gadgets to make your cooking life more manageable. I’ve recently heard a lot about air fryers and wondered what they are. An air fryer is a small appliance that uses hot air to cook food. That’s it! No oil is necessary. This means enjoying all of your favorite fried foods without feeling guilty.

Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes are a delicious and easy way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these cupcakes ready. Top them with your favorite frosting, or serve them plain for a tasty treat. Whether you’re planning a party or want something sweet to snack on, these air fryer cupcakes are sure to please.

What Are Tres Leches Cupcakes?

Today, we’ll be discussing a Latin American dessert called tres leches cupcakes. In Spanish, “tres leches” means “three milks.” So what are these mysterious milk-soaked cakes? Let’s find out!

Tres leches cupcakes are spongy vanilla cupcakes soaked in a mixture of three different types of milk: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. This combination of milk creates a rich and creamy cake that’s irresistible. The addition of whipped cream and berries on top makes these little cakes look extra pretty. If you’re looking for a delicious and decadent dessert to impress your guests, then tres leches cupcakes are the perfect dessert!

Why I Love This Recipe!

Easy To Serve! These tres leches cupcakes are the perfect individually portioned dessert that will have your guests going wild!

Healthier! Try this recipe without butter or oil! It’s not a mistake. The airy texture comes from whipped egg whites, and three milk mixture poured over cupcakes adds the perfect sweetness to the mix.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Are you looking for a delicious and unique dessert to make in your air fryer? If so, you need to try these air fryer tres leches cupcakes! They are excellent and surprisingly easy to make. You only need a few simple ingredients, making them perfect for any occasion. So what are you waiting for? Try out this recipe today!

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Milk
  • Whipped Cream
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Strawberries

How To Make Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

How To Make Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg yolks and ¾ cup of sugar to a separate bowl. Mix until creamy and smooth. Stir in ⅓ cup of milk and vanilla extract until combined.

How To Make Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Add the flour mixture into the egg yolk mix and stir until just mixed through.

How To Make Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Beat the egg whites with an electric or stand mixer on high in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add the remaining granulated sugar and continue to beat until the peaks stiffen.

Fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.

How To Make Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Fill silicone cupcake liners ⅔ full. Place several cupcakes in your air fryer basket and set the air fryer on air fry at 320 degrees F. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until your cupcakes are cooked through. Work in batches until all batter is used.

Meanwhile, mix the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and remaining milk in a large bowl.

Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Allow cupcakes to cool. Use a toothpick to poke holes in each cupcake and pour two tablespoons of the milk mixture over each cupcake to absorb.

Refrigerate the cupcakes for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, spread or pipe the whipped cream onto each cupcake, dust with the ground cinnamon, and garnish with a strawberry slice per cupcake.

Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes

Make-Ahead And Freezing Instructions:

To Make Them Ahead Of Time: The cupcakes are best when made 1-2 days in advance. Just store them covered, tightly wrapped in saran wrap. And when you are ready to serve them, poke the holes in the cupcakes and then fill them. Then add the whipped cream topping and ground cinnamon right before serving.

To Freeze: For best results, make the cupcakes but do not fill them until they thaw them since milk does not freeze well. Then let the cupcakes thaw in the refrigerator overnight, make the milk filling, and then frost the cupcakes and garnish them with ground cinnamon, right before serving.

These cupcakes will last in the freezer for about 1 to 2 months.

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Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes
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Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Filling & Decorating
10 mins
Total Time
32 mins
 

Air fryers are all the rage these days, and for good reason! They make cooking so much faster and easier. Plus, they produce amazing results with hardly any cleanup required. Today, we're going to show you how to make air fryer tres leches cupcakes. These delicious little treats are perfect for a special occasion, or just when you want something sweet and decadent. Trust us, you won't be disappointed!

Course: Baked Goods, Desserts
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Air Fryer Desserts, Air Fryer Easy Desserts, Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk canned
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk canned
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 16 ounces whipped cream
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon garnishing
  • 1 cup strawberries garnishing
Instructions
  1. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt

  2. Add the egg yolks and ¾ cup of sugar to a separate bowl. Mix together until creamy and smooth. Stir in ⅓ cup of milk and vanilla extract until combined.

  3. Add the flour mixture into the egg yolk mix and stir until just mixed through.

  4. Beat the egg whites with an electric or stand mixer on high in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add the remaining granulated sugar and continue to beat until the peaks stiffen

  5. Fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.

  6. Fill silicone cupcake liners ⅔ full. Place several cupcakes in your air fryer basket and set the air fryer on air fry at 320 degrees F. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until your cupcakes are cooked through. Work in batches until all batter is used.

  7. Meanwhile, mix the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and remaining milk in a large bowl.

  8. w cupcakes to cool. Use a toothpick to poke holes in each cupcake and pour two tablespoons of the milk mixture over each cupcake to absorb.

  9. Refrigerate the cupcakes for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, spread or pipe the whipped cream onto each cupcake, dust with the ground cinnamon, and garnish with a strawberry slice per cupcake.

  10. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Tres Leches Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 214mg9%
Potassium 207mg6%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 331IU7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 163mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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