How Long to Air Fry Molten Lava Cake

Air fry molten lava cake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-14 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

375°F for 10 to 14 minutes.

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Arrange the molten lava cake in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

3. 3

   Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes.

4. 4

   Start checking at 10 minutes. Every air fryer runs a little differently.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

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