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Air Fryer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. Quick and easy to make in the air fryer, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a refreshing treat anytime.

Air Fryer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, soft, fluffy muffins bursting with zesty lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. Quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light treat.

Ingredients 

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins:

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoons poppy seeds

Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix the 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/3 teaspoon salt, mix well.
  • Mix the 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and melted 1/4 cup butter in another mixing bowl. 
  • Fold the dry ingredient into the wet ingredients.
  • Then fold in the 1 tablespoons poppy seeds.
  • Either grease the mini muffin tin with olive oil or use mini muffin paper liners and pour the batter about 3/4 the way to the top.
  • Set in the air fryer set cook time for 10-12 minutes at air fryer temperature of 320 degrees F (air fryer setting)
  • When the time is up, place a toothpick in the center of the muffin and if it comes out clean, remove it from the air fryer. If not, add a couple of minutes. 
  • Let cool slightly before serving.
  • In a small bowl mix together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, mix well.
  • Drizzle the lemon glaze, over the muffins.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg