Air Fryer Lava Cake
Bakery-style molten chocolate lava cake made quickly and easily in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp confectioners sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 °F. Grease two 6 oz ramekins with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the chopped chocolate and butter to a medium microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and smooth.
- In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, egg white, and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture into the warm chocolate mixture while whisking until fully combined and glossy.
- Sprinkle the flour over the batter and gently fold with a spatula just until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for air circulation.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the tops are puffed, the edges look set and slightly crisp, and the centers are still soft with a slight jiggle.
- Let the ramekins cool for 1 minute, then carefully remove them from the air fryer using a thick towel or oven mitts.
- Run a thin sharp knife around the inside edge of each ramekin to loosen the cakes.
- Place a dessert plate over each ramekin, invert, gently tap, and lift the ramekin to release the lava cake. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high quality chocolate for the best flavor and a smooth, molten center.
- If your air fryer runs hot, start checking for doneness at 7 minutes to avoid overbaking the center.
- If your air fryer runs hot, start checking for doneness at 7 minutes to avoid overbaking the center.