Fluffy Air Fryer Muffins
Fluffy and golden muffins ready in 20 minutes in the air fryer. Perfect for a quick breakfast or sweet snack.
Steps
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 165°C for 3-5 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, beat the egg, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- 5
If using, gently fold in blueberries, chocolate, or nuts.
- 6
Fill silicone muffin cups about 2/3 full and place them in the air fryer basket.
- 7
Bake at 165°C for 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Carefully remove muffins, let cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Shopping list
All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, large egg, milk, melted butter or neutral oil, vanilla extract, optional: blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts
Recipe story
Muffins have English origins, first mentioned in the 18th century as a small, round bread baked on a griddle. The recipe has evolved over time, and the air fryer version is a modern adaptation that retains the fluffy texture and delicious taste. These muffins are popular worldwide for their versatility and quick preparation.
Ingredient Secrets
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Vanilla
Vanilla, native to Mexico, was discovered by Spanish conquistadors who brought it to Europe in the 16th century. In Aztec culture, vanilla was used to flavor a royal cocoa drink. For centuries, hand-pollination was a closely guarded secret, and it wasn't until 1841 that a 12-year-old slave on Réunion discovered the method that allowed widespread cultivation.
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