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Air Fryer Double Chocolate Sea Salt Cupcakes

Indulge in rich, moist chocolate cupcakes with a hint of sea salt, perfectly baked in the air fryer for a quick and delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Batter

  • 1 stick butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 stick butter (softened)
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips (melted and cooled)

Garnish

  • to taste sea salt for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Line muffin tins with paper liners and prepare the batter by creaming butter and sugar, then adding eggs and vanilla.
  • Whisk flour and baking powder, then alternate adding to the batter with milk on low speed.
  • Divide batter into tins, bake in air fryer at 320°F for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes, then beat softened butter and vanilla until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually, then melted chocolate to make frosting.
  • Frost cupcakes, pipe as desired, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
Keyword chocolate