Air Fryer Morning Glory Muffins
Description
These air fryer morning glory muffins are moist, lightly sweet, and packed with carrots, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts. Made with whole wheat flour and applesauce, they cook at 320 degrees F in just 12 to 15 minutes — no oven needed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, I use whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil, or avocado or grapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely grated
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, or sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- In a second bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined — do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apple, grated carrots, raisins, coconut, and walnuts.
- Fill silicone muffin cups or lined muffin cups about 2/3 full and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Most basket air fryers hold 4 to 6 cups per batch; cook in batches as needed.
- Air fry at 320 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 11 to 12 minutes, since air fryer models vary.
- Cool in the cups for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Equipment
- Silicone muffin cups or parchment baking cups
- 2 mixing bowls
- Box grater
Notes
- Oven directions: Bake in a lined 12-cup muffin tin at 350 degrees F for 18 to 22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mini muffins: Air fry at 320 degrees F for 7 to 9 minutes.
- Storage: Airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days, refrigerated up to 1 week, or frozen 2 to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer at 300 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Nut-free: Omit the walnuts and add 1 tablespoon extra oats for texture.
- Variation: Fold in 1/2 cup well-drained crushed pineapple, like the original Nantucket recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1753IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg