How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer — Ever had a craving for something sweet but don’t want to go through the trouble of baking it up in the oven? Well, now you can make boxed cake mix cupcakes in your air fryer! It’s super simple and only takes a few ingredients!
Many people think boxed cake mix is for novice cooks, but it’s the perfect solution when you’re in a pinch. These cupcakes are easy to make, and everyone will love them!
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to give you a foolproof way to make cupcakes in the Air Fryer, easy peasy!
So, whether they’re for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even New Year, you will get a light and fluffy cupcake every time!
I love desserts, and over the years, I have made some amazing Air Fryer Desserts, everything from AIR FRYER SEMI-HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS, AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE EMPANADAS, AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY COOKIES, and of course, AIR FRYER COPYCAT BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE, CHOCOLATE CHIP PIZZA COOKIE.
Ingredients Needed To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer
- Cake Mix
- Ingredients For Above Cake Mix (As Shown on the Box)
- Frosting
- Sprinkles, Decorations, etc.
How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer
Spray your muffin tin with non-sticking cooking spray or use olive oil. Prepare your batter. by making the cake mix, as directed on the box.
Pour the mix about 2/3 way full into your muffin tins. Set in your air fryer oven or air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 330 degrees F, air fryer setting, or 12 minutes.
NOTE: If your cupcakes are not done, flip them and air fry for another 2 minutes.
Remove from the air fryer, let cool, before frosting. Frost the cupcakes sprinkle with sprinkles or jimmies if desired.
What Pans To Use For Cupcakes Cooked in the Air Fryer?
Depending on how large your air fryer is, the pan will vary whether you have an air fryer basket or oven model.
I recommend that you purchase a metal pan since they tend to cook better than silicone molds.
Some of my favorite Air Fryer Muffin or Cupcake Pans are: (affiliate link included)
Wilton Recipe Right Non-Stick 6-Cup Standard Muffin Pan, Set of 2, Silver
MORE AIR FRYER DESSERT RECIPES:
- AIR FRYER SEMI-HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS
- AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY COOKIES
- EASY AIR FRYER COPYCAT BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE, CHOCOLATE CHIP PIZZA COOKIE
- AIR FRYER EASY BLUEBERRY COBBLER
- AIR FRYER PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES
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How To Make Boxed Cake Mix Cupcakes in The Air Fryer
Description
Ingredients
- 1 box any cupcake mix
ingredients for the above mix (as shown on the box)
frosting, sprinkles, etc.
Instructions
- Start by making the cake mix, as directed on the box.
- Spray your muffin tin with non-sticking cooking spray or use olive oil.
- Prepare your batter.
- Pour the mix about 2/3 way full into your muffin tins.
- Set in your air fryer oven or air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 330 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 12 minutes.
- NOTE: If your cupcakes are not done, flip them and air fry for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer, let cool, before frosting.
- Frost the cupcakes sprinkle with sprinkles or jimmies if desired.
- Plate, serve and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
- Cooking Spray
- Muffin Pan, or Muffin Tin
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