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Air Fryer Brownies

Fudgy, gooey brownies with a shiny, crackly top and crisp edges, made in one bowl and baked in the air fryer. No stand mixer, no chopping chocolate — just a small pan of decadent chocolate in about 25 minutes.

⏱ 25 min4Americanbrownieschocolateair fryerdessertbaking

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cupsemisweet chocolate chips · 45g; divided
  • 1/4 cupunsalted butter · 57g
  • 1/2 cupgranulated sugar · 100g
  • 1large egg
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/3 cupall-purpose flour · 40g
  • 1/4 cupDutch-process cocoa powder · 25g
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt

Steps

  1. 1

    Butter the bottom and sides of a 6-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Place the chocolate chips and the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and stir until well combined. If desired, stir an additional 1/4 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.

  4. 4

    Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

  5. 5

    Preheat the air fryer to 330°F.

  6. 6

    Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook until the top is crackly, the edges are set, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy batter, about 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.

Creator's notes

The brownies will continue to set up in the pan as they cool; cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes if you want a less fudgy center. Mixed all in one bowl with no chocolate to melt separately beyond the chips and butter.

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