Easy Air Fryer Pumpkin Cornbread
Description
Enjoy moist, flavorful Easy Air Fryer Pumpkin Cornbread made with pumpkin, warm spices, and a tender crumb. Quick and simple, perfect for fall or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Mix the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
- Then add in the 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup brown sugar, and melted 1/4 cup butter, mix well.
- Spray your air fryer pan with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Set in your air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, set cook time for 12-15 minutes.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Baking Pan
Notes
For the whipped butter on top:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1–2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- Pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)
- Soften the Butter: Let the butter sit at room temperature until very soft, or microwave in short 5-second bursts if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Whip: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until light, fluffy, and smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and Adjust: Add more sugar for sweetness or more cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Serve: Spoon a dollop on top of warm cornbread, toast, pancakes, or muffins.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top for a pretty finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 642mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5034IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg