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Simple Air Fryer Boxed Brownies

May 13, 2019 by Robin 16 Comments

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Air Fryer Brownies are insanely simple and amazingly delicious! An air fryer, a bowl and your favorite boxed brownie mix is all you need.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes     Cook Time: 15 minutes     Total Time: 20 minutes

A nice crispy top with a thick and chewy chocolaty center. Baking in the air fryer is quicker than making them in the oven and it’s a great way to avoid heating up your kitchen this summer.

BROWNIE INGREDIENTS

The key ingredient in this recipe is your favorite boxed brownie mix. Nothing fancy, just a plain box of brownie mix, such as Betty Crocker, Pillsbury or even store brands. Once you’ve mastered making them in the air fryer you can try tweaking the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients.

HOW TO MAKE BROWNIES IN THE AIR FRYER

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Cups
Lightly spray silicone baking cups with cooking spray.

Step 2: Prepare Brownie Mix
Prepare the boxed brownies according to directions.

Step 3: Fill Baking Cups
Fill the baking cups 2/3 of the way, which is about 3 tablespoons.

Step 4: Position the Baking Cups
Place baking cups in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. The air needs to be able to easily flow around the whole cup so that they cook evenly.

Step 5: Cooking the Brownies
Cook at 350°F for 15 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center, if it comes out clean they’re done. If it doesn’t, continue cooking in 3 minute intervals until the toothpick comes out clean.


Update: This post has been restyled to make it easier to read. Enjoy!

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Brownies are amazing all by themselves, but if you want to kick them up a notch here are some delicious suggestions:

  • Salted Caramel Brownies – drizzle with a bit caramel sauce, then sprinkle with a touch of sea salt.
  • Banana Split Brownies – top with some sliced bananas, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cherry.
  • Strawberry Shortcake Brownies – forget the pound cake, use brownies the next time you’re serving strawberry shortcake.

There are so many things that you can add or top the brownies with:  nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, cranberries, peanut butter, cream cheese, just to name a few. However, my favorite and it works perfectly with this air fryer recipe, is to put a double stuffed Oreo in the bottom of the baking cup before adding the batter. 

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MAKE IT A MEAL

Serve Air Fryer Brownies after dinner with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Appetizer/Starter: Green Salad
Entrée: Italian Chicken & Broccoli Pasta
Side Dish #1: Garlic Toast
Drink: Cranberry Juice

STORAGE & REHEATING TIPS

Store brownies in an air-tight container, at room temperature for up to 2 days. I find that the Tupperware Snack-Stor large container is the perfect size for storing muffins and cupcakes.

Freeze: Brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months if they are well wrapped and stored in freezer bags.

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5 from 4 votes

Simple Air Fryer Boxed Brownies

A nice crispy top with a thick and chewy chocolaty center. An air fryer, a bowl and your favorite boxed brownie mix is about all that you need for this quick treat.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, brownies, simple recipe
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix

Instructions

  • Lightly spray silicone baking cups with cooking spray.
  • Prepare brownies according to package directions.
  • Fill cups 2/3 of the way, which is about 3 tablespoons.
  • Place baking cups in air fryer basket without overcrowding. The air needs to be able to easily flow around the whole cup so that they cook evenly.
  • Cook at 350°F for 15 minutes. Insert a toothpick, if it comes out clean they’re done. If it doesn’t, continue cooking in 3 minute intervals until the toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool on a cooling.

How did they turn out? We’d love to see them. Snap a pic & tag it on Instagram with @FlusterBuster and #AFbrownies

COOKING TIPS

✔ Using room temperature eggs will allow the yolks and the whites to combine more easily, which makes for a lighter more evenly baked brownie.
✔ Allow the brownies to cool completely, then use a plastic knife for cutting, you’ll get a clean cut every time.
✔ Instead of using oil, try using butter, it will give the brownies a deeper, richer flavor.
✔ Try using coffee instead of water, it intensifies the flavor of the chocolate.
✔ Save the crumbs, they taste great sprinkled over a bowl of ice cream or pudding.

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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    May 13, 2019 at 11:28 am

    I really need an air-fryer! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a wonderful week.

    Reply
  2. Teresa says

    May 16, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    Oh, I had no idea you could “bake” these in a air fryer! I so need to get one for myself!
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Robin says

      May 16, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Crazy, but you can, and they turn out amazing!

      Reply
  3. Balvinder says

    May 18, 2019 at 11:51 am

    5 stars
    Hello Robin,

    These brownies look simply divine. I am crazy about air fryer and use it everyday for something.

    Reply
  4. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    May 18, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    Not sure if I’m living under a rock but I’ve never heard of an air fryer. I could go for a brownie right now!

    Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    May 20, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    Wow these brownies look great and so easy! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday and come back real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  6. Debbie says

    August 1, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    Can I use paper cupcake baking cups?

    Reply
    • Robin says

      August 2, 2020 at 9:54 am

      I wouldn’t suggest it, they might catch on fire.

      Reply
  7. Marilyn says

    September 22, 2020 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the tips Robin! I would like to get an air fryer soon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. @marilyn_lesniak

    Reply
  8. bohemian babushka says

    September 23, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    Wonder if the “sugarfree” brownies can be cooked this way?? Will be giving it a try, Gracias!

    Reply
    • Robin says

      September 24, 2020 at 11:36 am

      I’ve never tried it, but I’m sure they’d be fine. Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
  9. Angela Marti says

    March 1, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Can I cook them in a glass dish in the air fryer?

    Reply
    • Robin says

      March 2, 2021 at 10:13 am

      I’m sure you could, but you may have to adjust the time and temperature.

      Reply
  10. Dianna says

    August 2, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! Kids have been wanting a treat but have been avoiding baking with it so hot in Florida. This was perfect. Middle of the afternoon and my kitchen didn’t have to go way up in temp. Kids loved them.

    Reply

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