Description
These Air Fryer Brownies are fudgy, rich, and quick to make using the air frying method. Made with cocoa powder, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, and chocolate chips, they bake perfectly in just 10 minutes for a delicious treat without using the oven.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, or 1/3 cup Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-free Baking Mix for gluten-free
- 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 6-inch circular cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of brownies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the melted coconut oil or butter with sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Add the egg and stir just until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until nearly no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to maintain fudgy texture. Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips gently.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 340 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius) for even baking.
- Cook Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top. Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes until a thin crust forms and the brownies appear set but centers remain slightly moist.
- Check Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out wet. Sides will show moist crumbs but not raw batter. The brownies will firm up as they cool outside the air fryer.
- Cool and Store: Let brownies cool completely in the pan before covering. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week to achieve a fudgier texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
- If you don’t have a 6-inch pan, use a similar-sized oven-safe pan that fits your air fryer basket.
- For extra fudginess, refrigerate brownies after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
