Did you know that you can make the most incredible chocolate brownies in the air fryer?! Air Fryer Brownies have a crunchy top and moist, fudgy insides. Perfect for when you want a small batch of brownies and don't want to turn the oven on. Follow our tips for the BEST brownies.
You might be wondering, why make brownies in the air fryer? Well, for many reasons!
I am all about small batch indulgent desserts and the air fryer is perfect for that as it saves using lots of energy on heating up the whole oven just for 8 brownies. Also, we just love that you can cook anything in the air fryer!
These air fryer brownies are foolproof and actually, they might just be the best brownies we have ever made! Cooking them in the air fryer gives the most incredible texture. Slightly underbaked and oh so gooey!
If you are looking for more air fryer sweet treats, why not try our delicious Air Fryer French Toast Sticks, or super easy Air Fryer Cookies?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Butter - It is important to use unsalted butter in this recipe to avoid over-salting the brownies.
- Chocolate - The higher the cocoa content, the better your brownies will be. We used milk chocolate, as that is what the kids prefer, but using a good quality dark chocolate will give your brownies a real intense chocolate flavour.
- Sugar - We used light brown sugar as it gives a lighter texture and a caramelised flavour. You could swap it for caster sugar, but it would change the texture.
- Eggs - We used medium eggs. Using larger eggs would change the texture.
- Vanilla - Make sure you are using vanilla extract, not essence for a natural flavour.
- Flour - Plain (all purpose) flour.
- Cocoa powder - Use a high quality unsweetened dark cocoa powder.
- Salt - Salt is added to enhance the flavour of the brownies. Leave it out if you are using salted butter.
- Chocolate chips - Make them extra chocolaty by adding some dark chocolate chips. White or milk chocolate work too. We have more ideas below for other add-ins.
A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
How to Make Air Fryer Brownies - Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 160°C. Allow it to run for 5 minutes whilst you make the batter.
- Step one: Add the butter and chocolate to a bowl (a). Microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, until melted together (b).
- Step two: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together, until light and fluffy.
- Step three: Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Step four: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Step five: Pour the mixture into a lined 7x4 inch baking tin and carefully place into your air fryer basket.
- Step six: Cook for 25 minutes. insert a sharp knife or skewer and it should come out clean. Cook for 5 minutes more, if needed.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many ways that you can serve air fryer brownies, and here are some of our favourites.
Toppings
- Whipped cream: A dollop of whipped cream on top of your brownie is a classic choice. You can use store-bought whipped cream or make your own by whipping heavy cream and sugar together.
- Chocolate sauce: Drizzling some chocolate sauce over your brownie will take it to the next level. You can use store-bought sauce or make your own by melting chocolate chips and mixing them with cream. Why not try our Chocolate Sauce recipe?
- Fresh fruit: Adding some fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries to your brownie is a great way to balance out the richness of the chocolate.
Accompaniments
- Ice cream: A big scoop of ice cream on top of the brownie is pretty much the perfect dessert. Vanilla or chocolate ice cream are both great choices.
- Coffee: A cup of coffee is the perfect accompaniment to a rich and decadent brownie. The bitterness of the coffee helps to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate. Why not try our Cinnamon Coffee recipe?
- Milk: A glass of cold milk is a classic pairing with brownies. The milk helps to cut through the richness of the chocolate. Our kids love this!
Storage
Store: These brownies will keep in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freezing brownies is great for portion control. Individually wrap them and put them in a freezer bag and they will keep for up to 3 months.
Defrost: You can leave them to defrost in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm these up in the microwave for 20 seconds before serving. SO good!
Extra Tips
- Make sure that the tin you are using fits in your air fryer basket. If you need to use a smaller tin to fit in, then you might need to adjust the amount of batter you can pour in and adjust the cooking time.
- Once the air fryer brownies are cooked, you MUST chill them. Leave them to cool at room temperature and then put them in the fridge for 4 hours or the freezer for 2 hours. They will be too gooey to eat right away.
- Don't over-mix your brownie batter, as that can cause them to crack.
- Why not add in a handful of walnuts to the brownie batter? It will make them harder to slice neatly, but it's a delicious addition.
- You can open your air fryer as many times as you like to see how the brownies are cooking. It won't affect how they cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your brownies come out undercooked, it could be because the temperature was too low or the cooking time was too short. It's also possible that the air fryer wasn't preheated long enough or you used a different pan to the one we did.
If the brownies are still undercooked after the recommended cooking time, try adding an extra 2-3 minutes to the cook time. If the brownies are still undercooked after that, try increasing the temperature by 10-15 degrees and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
If the brownies come out overcooked, it could be because the temperature was too high or the cooking time was too long.
Also, every air fryer cooks differently so it's also important to check the brownies a few times during the cooking process to make sure they are not burning.
This recipe uses a metal 7x4 inch baking dish so the timings work for that exact tin. Depending on your air fryer and the dish you use, cooking times will vary. If you use a silicone insert they will take longer because they conduct heat differently.
Yes, you do! Usually I would say don't bother, but when it comes to brownies they need to start cooking straight away, so they need to go into a hot air fryer. Put the air fryer on for 5 minutes whilst you are making the batter to preheat it.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Brownies
Ingredients
- 150 g (5.25 oz) Chocolate - milk
- 100 g (0.5 cups) Butter - unsalted
- 150 g (0.66 cups) Light brown sugar
- 2 Eggs - medium
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 40 g (0.5 cups) Cocoa powder
- 70 g (0.66 cups) Plain flour
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 50 g (0.25 cups) Milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 160°C. Allow it to run for 5 minutes whilst you make the batter.
- Put the air fryer on for 5 minutes whilst you are making the batter to preheat it. Add 100 g Butter and 150 g Chocolate to a bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, until melted together.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 Eggs 150 g Light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract together, until light and fluffy.
- Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift in 70 g Plain flour, 40 g Cocoa powder and 1 pinch Sea salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in 50 g Milk chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into a lined 7 x 4 inch baking tin and carefully place into your air fryer basket.
- Cook on the Bake setting at 160°C/320℉ for 25 minutes. insert a sharp knife or skewer and it should come out clean. Cook for 5 minutes more, if needed.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure that the tin you are using fits in your air fryer basket. If you need to use a smaller tin to fit in, then you might need to adjust the amount of batter you can pour in and adjust the cooking time.
- Once the air fryer brownies are cooked, you MUST chill them. Leave them to cool at room temperature and then put them in the fridge for 4 hours or the freezer for 2 hours. They will be too gooey to eat right away.
- Don't over-mix your brownie batter, as that can cause them to crack.
- Why not add in a handful of walnuts to the brownie batter? It will make them harder to slice neatly, but it's a delicious addition.
- You can open your air fryer as many times as you like to see how the brownies are cooking. It won't affect how they cook.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Elizabeth says
Just when I thought air fryer cooking couldn't get any better . . . swoon! These are amazing. Thanks for the great recipe.
Andrea says
These are a scrumptious, quick, easy and chocolatey dessert.
Beth says
I love how rich these brownies are, and the texture the air fryer gives them is just fantastic! One of my new favorites.
Caroline says
These are definitely not something I'd have thought of making in an air fryer, but what a great idea to save heating the kitchen with the oven, and they look like a great texture too.
Suja md says
Outstanding recipe thanks so much! tasted so much good!
Dana Sandonato says
These reminded me so so much of the deep fried oreos you can get at state fairs! So good and crispy on top but still gooey within. Perfection!
Farah Abumaizar says
Wow! Didn't know an air fryer could make brownies this delicious! I can't wait to try this out, thanks for the recipe!
Mahy says
These brownies scream - MAKE US! Definitely one of the best brownies recipes that I've stumbled upon!
Kristen says
I made these brownies for dessert and they turned out great. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Gina Abernathy says
One word--Amazing! These were so rich and perfect for dessert! I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the top for that little extra goodness. My daughter now has another recipe for her collage days. Air fryer brownies are a winner.