These Air Fryer Brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly crisp on the outside.
They are made with just a handful of ingredients and come together quickly. They would taste great served with this Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Sweet Cream.
I love making sweet treats in my air fryer, because it helps me satisfy my sweet tooth without having to heat up the house by turning on the oven. If you love air fryer dessert recipes you may also enjoy these Air Fryer Caramel Apple Empanadas.
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Cooking In The Air Fryer
I love using an air fryer to cook because the hot air circulates around the food, which results in a crisp crust or outer layer with a tender and moist interior. The air fryer works the same way for these brownies, resulting in perfect crunchy edges with a gooey inside.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These decadent brownies have an irresistibly crisp outer layer and a delightfully moist and fudgy interior. With just a few simple ingredients, they come together in mere minutes to satisfy even the most intense sweet tooth.
- You won’t have to wait long to enjoy these brownies since they’re ready in under 30 minutes.
- It’s so easy to make the batter for the brownies, and you can make it all in just one bowl.
- While the brownies are cooking, it will fill your house with such a delicious aroma.
If you love delicious brownie recipes you may also enjoy these Creme de Menthe Brownies.
🥘 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make these chewy brownies. All of these ingredients are pantry staples so you can avoid a trip to the grocery store.
Flour: You will need all-purpose or plain flour to make these fudgy brownies.
Cocoa: Grab some unsweetened cocoa powder out of the cabinet to help you add the chocolate flavor to these desserts.
Sugar: For this recipe you will need granulated sugar for the batter, and powdered sugar for the topping.
Eggs: You will need large eggs to make this recipe.
🔀 Substitutions
Gluten-Free: If you want to make gluten-free brownies, you can use your favorite gluten-free flour instead.
Sugar: You can use pure cane sugar instead of the granulated sugar, if you prefer.
🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here a few ways that you can change up this delicious recipe.
Nuts: Add in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, like pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
Chocolate Chips: Fold some chocolate chips into your batter for an extra chocolate touch. Semi-Sweet chocolate is the best to add.
Frosting: Instead of powdered sugar, top these brownies with a chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
If you want to make brownies in your instant pot too, check out this Fudgy Instant Pot Brownies Recipe.
🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few simple things to help you make these fudgy brownies. Grab these tools and get ready to enjoy this sweet treat!
🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Brownies
Making these delicious brownies is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a tasty air fryer dessert in no time at all.
Step 1: Make the brownie batter
In a large bowl mix all the brownie ingredients thoroughly or until the batter is smooth. Be sure to scrape the sides as you stir.
Step 2: Let the batter rest
Allow the batter mixture to rest for five minutes.
Step 3: Preheat the air fryer
While the batter rests, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
Step 4: Pour the batter in the pan
Spray an 8″ pie pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the brownie batter.
Step 5: Air fry the brownies
Air fry for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool the brownies
Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing from the pan.
Step 7: Dust the tops
Dust the top of the brownies with powdered sugar before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy.
Step 8: Serve
Serve and enjoy these delicious brownies.
👩🍳 Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make these brownies perfectly every time.
- The batter should be thick and not runny. If it’s too thin, add more flour one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing from the pan, this will ensure that they hold their shape.
- If you want to make these brownies gluten free, use your favorite gluten-free flour instead of regular all-purpose flour.
- If you are doubling this recipe, you will need to bake them in batches.
- For easy removal you can line your pie plate with parchment paper instead.
- I love to heat my brownies in the microwave for about 30 seconds and then top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If you don’t have a pie plate, you can use a round cake pan instead, just make sure that it fits in your air fryer basket.
- You could also add coconut flakes to the brownie batter.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Once the brownies have cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes! These brownies can easily be frozen. Allow them to cool completely and cut into squares before freezing. Place in an airtight freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes, bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are done in the center.
🙏 Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with these Air Fryer Brownies:
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Brownies
Equipment
- pie plate
- Large mixing bowl
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cocoa
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix all the brownie ingredients throughly or until the batter is smooth.
- Allow the batter to rest for five minutes.
- While the batter rests, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8″ pie pan with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the brownie batter.
- Air fry for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Dust the top of the brownies with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- The batter should be thick and not runny. If it’s too thin, add more flour one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing from the pan, this will ensure that they hold their shape.
- If you want to make these brownies gluten free, use your favorite gluten-free flour instead of regular all-purpose flour.
- If you are doubling this recipe, you will need to bake them in batches.
- For easy removal you can line your pie plate with parchment paper instead.
- I love to heat my brownies in the microwave for about 30 seconds and then top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If you don’t have a pie plate, you can use a round cake pan instead, just make sure that it fits in your air fryer basket.
- You could also add coconut flakes to the brownie batter.