Ingredients
Scale
The beauty of making cupcakes in an airfryer lies in its simplicity and the ability to use familiar ingredients that have been staples in my kitchen for years. You’ll need:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Your choice of frosting or toppings
These ingredients are reminiscent of those Mama Lou would use, each one carefully measured and mixed with love. The scent of vanilla always sparks memories of her kitchen, where the air was perpetually tinged with sweetness and a hint of nostalgia.
Instructions
Creating these delightful cupcakes is as easy as a summer breeze:
- Start by preheating your airfryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Line your airfryer basket with cupcake liners, then fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake in the airfryer for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before frosting them with your favorite icing or toppings.
As I go through these steps, I am reminded of the afternoons spent with Ouma, her curious eyes watching my every move, eager to learn and laugh together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 3g