Air Fryer Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins
These Air Fryer Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 50 g unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- 70 g caster sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 70 g natural plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp semi-skimmed or full-fat milk
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 125 g self-raising flour
- pinch of salt
- 100 g raspberries
- 50 g white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 3 minutes. This ensures it's at the right temperature when you're ready to bake.
- Using a hand blender, cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until you achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency.
- Beat in the egg until it is fully incorporated before mixing in the vanilla bean paste or extract for a delightful aroma.
- Stir in the plain natural yogurt and the semi-skimmed or full-fat milk.
- In a separate bowl, combine the self-raising flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, and fold gently until everything is well combined without overmixing it.
- Carefully fold the white chocolate pieces into the batter.
- Line your silicone muffin cups with paper liners or lightly grease them. I use a 7-cup mini muffin mold that fits perfectly to my air fryer but you can use full-size individual muffin cups. You might need to bake your muffins in 2-3 batches.
- Fill each cup about two-thirds full with batter to allow room for rising and add a couple of raspberries on top.
- Place the filled muffin cups in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch each other to allow proper air circulation.
- Air fry the muffins at 320°F (160°C) for 10 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean, they're ready. If you use normal muffin cups, you will need to bake them for another 3-4 minutes.
- Once done, carefully remove the muffins from the air fryer and let them cool in the cups for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving plate.
Notes
- Overmixing the batter too much can make the muffins tough. Stir until the ingredients are just combined.
- Muffin recipes need precise measurements. Using a kitchen scale to weigh ingredients is the best way to get perfect muffins.
- Air fryer models can vary, so keep an eye on your muffins during the last few minutes of baking to prevent overcooking.
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before using them in the muffin batter.