🧁 Bake It Like a Pro: 3 Beginner-Friendly Air Fryer Desserts

No Oven? No Problem. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with These Easy Air Fryer Recipes!

Think air fryers are only for fried chicken and nuggets? Think again. Your air fryer is a powerful little baker — and you don’t need to be a pastry chef to create warm, delicious desserts right at home.

Whether you're craving something gooey, fluffy, or buttery, these 3 foolproof air fryer dessert recipes are perfect for beginners. Plus, they're quicker and easier than traditional baking (and require less cleanup!). Let’s get baking.

🍫 1. Milo Lava Cake

The gooey centre, the warm sponge, the chocolatey richness — this one’s a crowd favourite.

You’ll need:

• 4 tbsp Milo powder

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients into a smooth batter.

2. Grease or line a ramekin/cupcake liner and pour in the mixture.

3. Preheat air fryer to 160°C.

4. Bake for 6–8 minutes for a gooey centre.

5. Let it cool slightly — dig in while it’s still warm and lava-like!

🔥 Hack: Want extra goo? Add a square of chocolate to the middle before baking.

🍌 2. Banana Muffins

Moist, fluffy, and a great way to use overripe bananas. No mixer needed!

You’ll need:

• 1 ripe banana (mashed)

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp milk

• 1 tbsp melted butter or oil

• 3 tbsp flour

• 1½ tbsp sugar

• ½ tsp baking powder

• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.

2. Pour into cupcake liners — only halfway.

3. Air fry at 160°C for 10–12 minutes.

4. Insert a toothpick to check doneness.

🔥 Hack: Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for an upgrade.

🍪 3. Mini Butter Cookies

Crispy edges, melt-in-your-mouth centres — perfect for tea time or gifting.

You’ll need:

• 50g butter (softened)

• 30g icing sugar

• 1 egg yolk

• 80g plain flour

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add yolk and vanilla.

2. Mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

3. Pipe or roll into mini balls on baking paper.

4. Air fry at 150°C for 10–12 minutes until golden.

🔥 Hack: Use a fork to press down cookies for that classic homemade look.

💡 Pro Tips for Air Fryer Baking:

• Use cupcake liners or ramekins to avoid batter dripping

• Always preheat your air fryer for more even baking

• Adjust baking time slightly based on your air fryer brand/model

• Let desserts rest for a few minutes to finish cooking from residual heat

🍰 Ready to Bake?

Turn your air fryer into your new baking BFF. Explore our range of air fryers online or in-store — and start whipping up desserts that taste as good as they look!

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