Name: Air Fryer Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Salted Butter; 1/3 cup Sugar; 1/3 cup Brown Sugar; 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder; 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1 Large Egg; 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

If you are wanting to make a smaller batch of brownies, make these Air Fryer Brownies. Delicious and easy to make fudgy brownies.

Easy Air Fryer Brownies:

We love making brownies and we love air fryer recipes so we decided to make these delicious made from scratch brownies. These brownies are quick to make and are made with simple ingredients.

They next time you have a craving for brownies, make them in the air fryer. These brownies are rich, decadent and full of chocolate flavor.

Instead of heating up your oven, make the brownies in the air fryer for a delicious dessert.

Ingredients:

Salted Butter
Sugar
Brown Sugar
Cocoa Powder
Vanilla Extract
Large Egg
All Purpose Flour
Chocolate Chips

How to Make Brownies in the Air Fryer:

Step 1 – Prepare Air Fryer Basket – Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F. Line a 6 inch square or round cake pan with parchment paper. Make sure to let the parchment paper extend up the sides of the pan.
Step 2 – Combine dry ingredients – Place the butter, brown sugar, sugar and cocoa powder in a microwave safe mixing bowl.
Step 3 – Microwave until butter melted – Microwave in 20 second intervals. stirring after each interval, until the butter is melted and ingredients are combined.
Step 4 – Stir in Vanilla – Stir in the vanilla extract and let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 5 – Mix in egg and flour – Then mix in the egg and flour until combined.

Step 6 – Add in Chocolate Chips – Stir in ½ cup of the chocolate chips into brownie batter. Pour the batter in the prepared pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips.
Step 7 – Air Fry Brownies – Air fry at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes. Check the brownies to see if they are done. If the brownies are not done, cook in 5 minute intervals until the brownies are cooked through.
Step 8 – Check to make sure done – The edges should be set and a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean (make sure not to insert into a chocolate chip).

Combining the ingredients for air fryer brownies and placing in the air fryer

Step 9 – Serve & enjoy – Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then use the parchment paper to remove the brownies from the pan. Cut, serve and enjoy.

How Long to Air Fry Brownies:

Brownies cooked in the air fryer take about 15 minutes. It will depend on your air fryer but we recommend to check the brownies after 15 minutes. You may need to cook the brownies for 5 minutes longer.

We recommend using a toothpick to see if brownies are finished cooking.

Tips for Making Air Fryer Brownies:

Cooking Brownies – Each air fryer cooks differently so the cooking times will vary. Make sure to check regularly until the brownies are cooked through.
Combining Ingredients – Heat the ingredients until melted butter forms. This allows that the sugars and cocoa powder to combine with the butter. Heat in 30 second intervals.
Room Temperature Ingredients – We like to mix the ingredients with room temperature eggs for the best texture.
Line the Pan – It is best to line the baking pan with parchment paper. This allows you to easily remove the brownies from the pan and for easy cleanup.
Brownies need to cool – Before cutting and serving brownies, it is best to let the brownies rest for about 15 minutes.

Variations:

Air Fryer Boxed Brownies – Instead of making brownies from scratch, use a brownie mix. This is a great option and it is prepared the same way as the recipe indicates. You may need to adjust your pan size depending the size of your air fryer.
Nuts – If you like nuts in your brownies, they can be added with the chocolate chips.
Change Chocolate Chips – We used milk chocolate chips in this recipe, but you can use white chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
Sprinkles – Feel free to top the brownie batter with sprinkles for color and texture.
Crushed Candy – Top the brownies with crushed candy and serve with a side of whipped cream or ice cream.

How to Bake in the Oven:

This brownie recipe can still be made in the oven. If you want to make a large portion, the oven is the way to go.

Prepare brownie ingredients as indicated.
Pour brownie batter into a prepared baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes.
Allow brownies to cool and cut the brownies with a plastic knife.

How to Store Leftovers:

Leftover brownies can be stored in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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