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Easy Air Fryer Corn Bread Muffins

These easy Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins are so simple to make, you might find they start to appear at every dinner. Using a box mix, they turn out moist and tasty - perfect size for a side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14 Muffins
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

From a box:

  • 8.5 ounce (241 g) box of Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup (79 ml) milk

From scratch:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (237 ml) buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup (79 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (159 g) yellow corn meal
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt

Instructions
 

If starting from a box mix:

  • Mix the Jiffy corn muffin mix according to the box directions.

If starting from scratch:

  • Whisk the egg in a medium mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk and oil. Whisk until combined.
  • Add all dry ingredients to the bowl and fold until combined.

For both mixes:

  • Grease the wells of the mold. Fill each well 3/4 full with the batter.
  • Bake at 325° F(165°C) for 8 minutes. Test with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out wet then cook for one more minute.
  • When the toothpick comes out clean, remove the mold from the air fryer and set it on a cooling rack. Let muffins rest in the mold for 5 minutes. To remove the muffins push up on the bottom of the mold and they will pop right out.
  • Repeat the process until all batter is used.

Notes

  • You can easily change the amount of sugar you add into the cornbread. In the South, many use little to no salt in their cornbread. It depends on your preferences. You can adjust these ingredients to suit your taste.
  • It is best to mix the ingredients by hand to make sure you don’t overmix the dough. It will still be gritty when fully mixed so don’t keep mixing until it’s smooth.
  • Check your cornmeal hasn’t gone bad before starting this recipe. The cornmeal should have a sweet smell. If it smells musty, then don’t use it in this recipe.
  • If the toothpick is only slightly wet, close the air fryer and let the muffins sit in the air fryer for 5 minutes. The residual heat will finish the cooking process. 
  • Don’t remove the muffins right away. If you allow them to cool, they will come out of the mold easily and intact.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45IUCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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