Indulge in these addictive air fryer chocolate chip muffins- Moist and crumbly flavored with cinnamon and made vegan and gluten free, these muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast!
I have curated several air fryer recipes that are quick and easy and these chocolate chip muffins were a great hit in the family!
Simple recipe, easy ingredients and a quick dessert! I had not imagined that air fryer can make such amazing muffins and that too just in under 15 minutes!
Start your day with these easy gluten free chocolate muffins with a hot cup of tea or coffee!
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Why Would You Love This Recipe?
- Soft, decadent and gooey muffins made without egg.
- Easy recipe to make muffins without oven.
- Kids Friendly.
- Can be made ahead of time.
- Easy Breakfast Recipe.
- Scalable Recipe & Customizable Recipe
- Vegan and Gluten Free
- The Best Air Fryer Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe Ever!
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact ratios of the ingredients.
- Flour-This recipe uses all Millet Flour, which is self raising gluten free flour. You may swap it with APF or any other gluten free flour in the same ratio.
- Milk-Soy milk or almond milk works well.
- Sugar- I have used white granulated sugar. The powdered sugar or brown sugar would work as well. For low calorie muffins, you may use sugar free or stevia.
- Refined Oil- You may use vegetable oil, corn or avocado oil. If you are not making vegan, you may use butter too.
- Lemon Juice- I have added some lemon juice to add tangy flavor. You may add lemon or orange zest too.
- Cinnamon powder, Black Salt
- Leavening Agents- Baking soda or baking powder work best for making air pocket in muffins. Although the flour was self raising, I added ½ teaspoon of baking soda as I am not using eggs.
How to make Chocolate Chip Muffins in Air Fryer
Step 1. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine gluten-free millet flour, baking soda, chocolate chips, cinnamon spice, and black salt. Set this mixture aside. Add lemon juice to milk and keep it aside. It will curdle up and there is nothing to worry about it.
Step 2. Mix Wet Ingredients with sugar
In another bowl, mix together white sugar, refined oil, soy milk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Step 3. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Mix gently the dry and wet ingredients. Add more milk if needed to make a smooth mixture. Pre heat the air fryer for about 10 minutes at 190°C while you are prepping.
Step 4 Air Fry The Muffins
Air fry the muffins at 190°C for about 12-15 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
Step 5 Serve It
Team the soft and decadent eggless chocolate chip muffins with a cup of tea or coffee.
Expert Tips
- Mix the dry ingredients separately and the wet ingredients separately before combining them. Be sure to mix the batter well but avoid overmixing, as it can result in dense muffins.
- Use a silicone muffin mold to prevent sticking and for easy removal from the air fryer. I have used steel bowls and greased them before placing muffin paper mould. They fit nicely in my air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer for even cooking and to achieve a nice rise on the muffins.
- Always add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Check the muffins a few minutes before the timer ends; air fryer cooking times can vary.
- Let the muffins cool in the mold for a few minutes before removing to avoid crumbling.
Recipe FAQs
Cooling off muffins for 5-10 min is considered the optimal.
It takes around 15-20 min and depends more on the utensil you use for stove top baking method.
Storage Suggestions
I had a small batch of these chocolate muffins and didn't have any leftovers. If you have any leftovers, transfer the cooled muffins to an airtight container. Line the container with parchment paper or place muffin liners between the muffins to prevent them from sticking together. If you plan to consume the muffins on the same day, you can store them at room temperature. Make sure the storage area is cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
If you want to store the muffins for 3-4 days, you may place them in the refrigerator.
I don't recommend freezing the muffins as they would be denser and lose the original flavor and texture.
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Eggless Chocolate Chip Muffins in Air Fryer
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowl
- 1 Air Fryer can use oven
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar can increase it
- 1 cup gluten free flour I have used millet flour
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips can use cocoa powder along with it
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder can use cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ¾ cup soy milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine gluten-free millet flour, baking soda, chocolate chips, cinnamon spice, and black salt. Set this mixture aside. Add lemon juice to milk and keep it aside. It will curdle up and there is nothing to worry about it.
- In another bowl, mix together white sugar, refined oil, soy milk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Mix gently the dry and wet ingredients. Add more milk if needed to make a smooth mixture. Pre heat the air fryer for about 10 minutes at 190°C while you are prepping.
- Transfer it to paper cups and fill till ¾ th capacity so that they have enough space to rise. Air fry the muffins at 190°C for about 12-15 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the muffins are ready.
- Team the soft and decadent eggless chocolate chip muffins with a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- Mix the dry ingredients separately and the wet ingredients separately before combining them. Be sure to mix the batter well but avoid overmixing, as it can result in dense muffins.
- Use a silicone muffin mold to prevent sticking and for easy removal from the air fryer. I have used steel bowls and greased them before placing muffin paper mould. They fit nicely in my air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer for even cooking and to achieve a nice rise on the muffins.
- Always add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Check the muffins a few minutes before the timer ends; air fryer cooking times can vary.
- Let the muffins cool in the mold for a few minutes before removing to avoid crumbling.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 muffins | |
| Servings: 5 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 145 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 6.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 265mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.7g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 14g | |
| Protein 1.4g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 11mg | 1% |
| Iron 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium 31mg | 1% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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