Description
Delicious and fudgy air fryer brownies made with simple ingredients including cocoa powder, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, and chocolate chips. These brownies are quick to prepare and cook, perfect for a sweet treat in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour or 1/3 cup gluten-free baking mix (46 grams)
- 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy (29 grams)
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (65 grams)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar (100 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (50 grams, out of shell)
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (43 grams)
- Mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 6 inch circular cake pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil or butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add the egg and stir just until incorporated.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir just until almost no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender. Fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 340 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius) for even cooking.
- Cook Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly on top. Place in the air fryer and bake for 14 minutes or until a thin crust forms on top and the center appears set but moist. A toothpick inserted in the center will come out wet but not with raw batter.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan to firm up. Once cool, remove from the pan, cover, and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to one week for a fudgier texture.
Notes
- For dairy-free option, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
- Brownies will continue to bake slightly after removal from the air fryer, so do not overcook.
- Use parchment paper to easily lift brownies from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
