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Air Fryer Brownies

These air fryer brownies are rich, fudgy, and quick to make, perfect for chocolate cravings without heating the kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Use unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Helps form a thin, delicate top.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but recommended.
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Prevents the brownies from being too dense.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
  • Mix melted butter and sugar in a bowl until well blended.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
  • Grease a baking pan that fits your air fryer, pour in the batter and smooth the top.

Cooking

  • Air fry for 15–20 minutes, checking for doneness at 15 minutes.
  • Test for doneness with a toothpick aiming for moist crumbs.

Cooling

  • Cool the brownies before slicing for neat squares.

Notes

For best results, use unsweetened cocoa powder and avoid overmixing once flour is added. Store in an airtight container to prevent drying out.
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