Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins
Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins is made with all-purpose flour, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg; air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes to serve 6. 185 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, oil, and milk until smooth.
- 3
Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined — do not overmix.
- 4
Divide batter among silicone muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 5
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top. Air fry at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6
Cool in the cups for 5 minutes before removing.
Tip: Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which already contains sugar and spices. Silicone muffin cups are essential for the air fryer.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~26 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌡️Concentrated heat circulation produces even browning and a crispier crust than a full-size oven.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins at 350°F for 15 minutes. Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which already contains sugar and spices. Silicone muffin cups are essential for the air fryer.
You need: 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon. This recipe serves 6 with 185 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins takes 15 minutes total at 350°F. Cool in the cups for 5 minutes before removing.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 6 and takes just 15 minutes at 350°F.
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