Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

These air fryer blueberry muffins are super soft, fluffy and packed with fresh blueberries.

Who doesn’t love blueberry muffins? And making them in the air fryer is easy, quick and convenient. This muffin recipe is made with buttermilk and from now on I will make all of my muffins using this batter. There’s just something about making muffins with buttermilk that brings it to the next level. I definitely recommend trying these Air Fryer Banana Muffins and Air Fryer Twix Cupcakes for some more easy treats you can quickly whip up in the air fryer.

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An Explanation Of The Ingredients

• Flour – Whisk the flour together first with the rest of the dry ingredients.
• Baking Powder – Helps the muffins rise up nicely during the cooking process.
• Salt – Just a pinch of salt is all you need to help balance out the sweetness.
• Sugar – White granulated sugar works well for this recipe.
• Oil – Pour the oil in with the rest of the wet ingredients and mix well to combine.
• Egg – Just one egg is all you’ll need.
• Vanilla Extract – The vanilla extract gives these blueberry muffins a light vanilla taste.
• Buttermilk – Pour the buttermilk in to make extra soft and fluffy air fryer muffins.
• Blueberries – Fold the fresh blueberries into the muffin batter.

This is what the batter should look like after folding in the blueberries.

Transfer the muffins to the air fryer and cook at 325 degrees F for 13-15 minutes.

How To Make Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

1. First, start by preheating the air fryer to 325 degrees F for 5 minutes.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl. Whisk together to combine.
3. Next, add in the oil, egg and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined. Do not over mix.
4. Thoroughly rinse the fresh blueberries.
5. Add them to the muffin batter and fold them in using a spatula.
6. Spray the cupcake liners with non stick cooking spray.
7. Place the cupcake liners inside of the muffin pan.
8. Use a cookie scoop to fill each cupcake liner 3/4 of the way full with the blueberry muffin batter.
9. Transfer the muffin pan to the air fryer and cook at 325 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffins comes out clean.
10. Remove from the air fryer and let the muffins cool before removing them from the pan.
11. Finally, serve and enjoy.

Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?

Frozen blueberries will work just fine for this recipe. Simply fold them into the batter the same way you would do with fresh blueberries.

Air Fried Muffins Vs. Baked

Making muffins in the air fryer rather than baking them is simply an easier method. There is really no difference in taste, as far as what I’ve noticed. They will cook quickly but will still have a soft, fluffy texture when you bite into them.

Storing Suggestions

Store completely cooled blueberry muffins inside of an air tight container with a piece of paper towel to catch any condensation or extra moisture. You can keep them for 5 days at room temperature using this method. Change out the paper towel as needed if it becomes damp. Air fried muffins can also be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply ensure they are tightly wrapped with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burns.

Recipe Notes

• Keep an eye on your muffins after the 13 minute mark. Each air fryer cooks at different speeds, so it is important to check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the muffins. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is ready.
• Fold in the blueberries so that you do not over mix.
• I mixed the batter in a bowl with a whisk and it was very simple but you can use a stand mixer or hand mixer if you prefer.
• Use a single muffin pan that will fit inside of any air fryer or this larger air fryer approved muffin pan.