Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Cupcakes
Description
Easy air fryer chocolate cupcakes that are rich, moist, and ready in minutes — perfect for a quick dessert, parties, or any chocolate craving. No oven required..
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- Optional: chocolate buttercream frosting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, oil, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined.
- Slowly stir in the water — the batter will be thin.
- Line or lightly grease a muffin tin and fill each cup about two-thirds full.
- Air fry at 330°F (165°C) for 9–12 minutes, working in batches so the basket isn't crowded, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Equipment
- Muffin tin or silicone air fryer cupcake cups
Notes
- Start checking at 9 minutes; air fryers vary.
- Don't overmix — stir just until combined.
- Cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 322mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 78IUCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg