Air Fryer Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Description
Air Fryer Red Velvet Whoopie Pies -- The whoopie pies, a classic American dessert, are best served warm and fresh. The recipe for this red velvet twist on the traditional favorite is simple to make and perfectly cooked in the Air Fryer!
Ingredients
Whoopie Pies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
Filling:
- 6 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 1/4 cup room temperature unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Then mix in the butter, brown sugar, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extra. Mix well. Then add a few drops of the red food coloring, just enough to get a red color, mix well so the color is even through the mixture.
- Spray your whoopie pie pans with non-stick cooking spray. Fill the cavity about 2/3 the way full. Set the pan into the air fryer at 320 degrees F for 15-18 minutes. (air fryer setting)
- Let the whoopie pies cool while you make the filling.
- To make the filling, in a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, continue to mix until smooth.
- To assemble the whoopie pies, add about 3 tablespoons of filling onto one side of the whoopie pie, and then use another to cover the filling. Making a sandwich.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Whoopie Pie Mold
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 884IUCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg