Air Fryer Muffins (No Kneading, No Eggs, No Butter)
Soft, fluffy muffins made in the air fryer with simple pantry ingredients—no eggs, no butter, and no kneading required. These are light, moist, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or quick sweet cravings. The oil and baking powder do all the work to create a tender crumb while the air fryer gives a lightly golden top.
Below are 3 easy muffin variations using the same egg-free base method.
🌿 Basic Egg-Free Muffin Base
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🧁 Instructions (Base Method)
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even rising without lumps.
2. Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir gently until just combined.
Do not overmix—this keeps muffins soft and fluffy instead of dense.
The batter should be thick but scoopable.
3. Fill Muffin Cups
Spoon batter into silicone muffin molds or air fryer-safe cups, filling each about ¾ full.
4. Preheat Air Fryer
Set to 160°C / 320°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
5. Air Fry
Cook at 160°C / 320°F for 10–14 minutes until:
- tops are golden
- toothpick comes out clean
- muffins are risen and fluffy
Let cool slightly before removing.
