Air Fryer Double Chocolate Muffins

Air Fryer Double Chocolate Muffins are a quick and simple breakfast or snack idea that can be made in less than a half hour.

These mouth watering muffins feature the decadence of chocolate in a moist chocolate muffin loaded with chocolate chips.

What is double chocolate?

In this recipe for muffins, double chocolate refers to two kinds of chocolate, unsweetened cocoa and chocolate chips, used together.

I like that these muffins are really easy to bake using an air fryer!.

Have you tried my Air Fryer Monkey Bread Muffins ?

Those Monkey Bread Muffins are made with just 5 ingredients in about 5 minutes.
Both this recipe chocolate muffins and that recipe for monkey bread muffins are easy breakfast ideas that can be made in an air fryer.

To make this recipe you will needed air fryer safe baking cups. You can find a selection of air fryer safe baking cups here.

Why we love this double chocolate recipe.

This recipe is super easy to make. It also takes less than a half hour to make it.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Double chocolate muffins can be served about any time of the day although, these may be especially perfect for breakfast.
• These muffins smell amazing when they are taken out of the air fryer.
• Double chocolate muffins go great when served with milk, coffee, or even a glass of sparkling water.
• You can make this recipe about anywhere that you can plug an air fryer in.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding some chopped nuts or white chocolate chips to the batter.
• Clean up is a breeze with this recipe!

Ingredients needed to make chocolate muffins in an air fryer.

• Flour. Your flour should be measured and leveled.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda . The leavening agents used to help make these muffins fluffy.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Dutch process could be used for a milder flavor. However, I suggest using basic unsweetened cocoa powder for best results.
• Butter. Your butter should be melted and cooled. If you are using unsalted butter, you can add a half teaspoon of salt to the flour.
• Sugar. Use a granular sugar in this recipe.
• Eggs. The eggs should be at room temperature for optimal blending.
• Milk. This is added for moisture. Use a full fat for the best moisture retention in these muffins.
• Vanilla Extract. Added for flavor balance.
• Chocolate Chips. Semi sweet, milk chocolate, or a combination can be used.
• For the topping (optional), a course sugar or salt, chopped nuts, or additional chocolate chips.

Tips for making the best air fryer muffins.

Jumbo silicone air fryer safe muffin cups were used to make my muffins. They were prepped for nonstick by spraying a bit of oil on them before adding the muffin batter.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Your dairy ingredients (eggs and milk) should be at room temperature. Room temperature ingredients will make for better blending of the ingredients.
2. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips. Then use a cookie scoop to fill each of the muffin cups ⅔rds full.
3. Your muffin cups should be air fryer safe. Most silicon cups are however, I would check to make sure before using them.
4. When placing the muffin cups into your air fryer, leave room between the cups for the warm air to flow.
5. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may not be able to fit all of your muffins into the basket. If this happens, simply make your muffins in batches.
6. These muffins can be baked in a regular oven at 325. Depending on the size of your muffin pan, they should bake for about 20-25 minutes.

How to make Air Fryer Double Chocolate Muffins

Prep time: 10 minutes
Air Fry time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10, depending on the size of your air fryer and cups used .

1. In a medium bowl use a whisk to combine together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sugar.
2. Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until incorporated.
3. Add the dry ingredients from the first bowl into the second bowl with the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Then use a rubber spatula or similar item to gently fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Use a cookie scoop or similar item to fill each of the muffin cups about three fourths full with the batter. Then place the muffin cups into your air fryer.
5. Air fry the muffins at 375 for four minutes. Take the heat down to 325 and air fry for 10-12 minutes or until done. Air fry times can vary depending on the size of your air fryer and the cups that you are using.
6. Allow the muffins to cool before enjoying.

Expert Tip 👉 Note that the muffins will be done when the centers spring back when lightly touched. The toothpick method may give false results in this recipe as there are melted chocolate chips.

How to store chocolate muffins.

Once they have fully cooled, these muffins should be stored in an airtight container. If properly stored, these muffins should keep for about five days at room temperature or up to a few months when frozen.

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Air Fryer Double Chocolate Muffins, a simple and delicious snack or breakfast recipe for bakery style muffins made in an air fryer.

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