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Air Fryer Copycat Chili’s Molten Lava Cake

Air Fryer Copycat Chili's Molten Lava Cake

5 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Copycat Chili’s Molten Lava Cake — Ever wonder what the secret to Chili’s Molten Lava Cake is? You’ll want to try this copycat recipe. It’s so easy! And if you make it in your air fryer, it only takes 20 minutes. Get ready for an indulgent dessert that will be gone before you know it!

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Optional Garnishes: Powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, raspberries, etc.

Instructions

  • Grease 6 – 6 oz ramekins.
  • Microwave chocolate and butter in a large microwavable bowl on high for 2 minutes or until butter is melted.
  • Stir until chocolate is melted. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds if needed.
  • Add powdered sugar and flour and mix well.
  • Add whole eggs and egg yolks. Whisk until well-combined.
  • Divide evenly between the greased ramekins, filling about 3/4 full.
  • Place ramekins in an air fryer basket and cook at 370ºF, air fryer setting, for 7 to 10 minutes. Allow to sit for 1 minute.
  • Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cakes.
  • Invert on a plate and tap the bottom of the ramekin gently to release.
  • Garnish with powdered sugar and berries and serve immediately with ice cream
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Ramekins, parchment paper
  • Cooking Spray

Notes

Some Tips For Making The Perfect Lava Cake in the Air Fryer

  1. One of the most important things is to grease and use cocoa powder to prepare the ramekins. This way, when you are finished cooking the lava cake, it pops out. Otherwise, it will stick.
  2. Use bittersweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate. Otherwise, it will be either too sweet or too bitter, I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, which I had in the pantry, and they were delicious.
  3. Remember, all air fryers cook at different times, so check the lava cakes halfway to judge how they are doing. I usually check several times in the last few baking minutes, so your lava cake comes out perfectly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 957kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 15gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 347mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 6gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 1276IUCalcium: 87mgIron: 7mg