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Air Fryer Lemon Cupcakes

Air Fryer Lemon Cupcakes

4.50 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings

Description

Light, fluffy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Quick and easy cupcakes perfect for spring, brunch, or anytime dessert cravings.

Ingredients 

  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, unsalted, and room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Buttercream Frosting

Instructions

  • Mix the 1 cup granulated sugar, l2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients, the 3/4 cup butter, 2 large eggs 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Place cupcake liners in your muffin tin and fill each about two-thirds full with batter. Transfer the tin to the air fryer basket and set air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F and set cook time for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool before 1 cup Buttercream Frosting and decorating.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg