Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

Nothing screams fall is here like having your entire home smelling like freshly baked air fryer pumpkin muffins.

These simple but delicious pumpkin spice muffins are super moist and fluffy on the inside. They’re topped with a crunchy pecan streusel topping made with brown sugar, butter and flour. I love serving these pumpkin muffins for breakfast or an afternoon snack together with a hot cup of coffee. If you love baking in your air fryer as much as I do, then make sure to try these Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Muffins, Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins and Air Fryer Banana Muffins.

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Let’s Talk About The Ingredients

• Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Pumpkin Pie Spice & Sugar – Whisk together all of the dry ingredients first.
• Pumpkin Puree – Canned pumpkin puree works well for this recipe.
• Egg, Milk, Oil & Vanilla Extract – Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl until combined.

Top each muffin with pecan streusel topping and transfer to the air fryer.

How To Make Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins

1. Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F for 5 minutes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice and sugar.
3. Combine the pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, milk and oil in a separate bowl and mix.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together until fully incorporated. Do not over mix.
5. Melt the butter for the streusel topping in the microwave in 20 second intervals.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, chopped pecans and melted butter to make the pecan streusel topping.
7. Spray cupcake liners with non stick cooking spray and place them into the muffin pan.
8. Use a cookie scoop to add the pumpkin muffin batter into the cupcake liners. Fill each liner about 3/4 of the way full.
9. Add about 1 tbsp or more of the streusel topping to the top of each muffin. Use a spoon to press the topping down a bit to ensure it nestles into the batter.
10. Transfer the pumpkin spice muffins to the air fryer and cook at 325 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.
11. Allow the muffins to cool down a bit at room temperature before enjoying.

Best Muffin Pan To Use

I use these individual muffin pans in my air fryer because I didn’t have to worry about whether or not they’d fit inside when I purchased them. However you may also use this standard muffin pan to make this recipe. Just make sure it will fit inside of your air fryer before purchasing.

Ideas To Switch It Up

These pumpkin spice muffins are also great with chocolate chips. Simply fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter with a spatula and follow the rest of the recipe as is. You can also try drizzling the muffins with some vanilla or cream cheese icing for a real bang.

Storing Suggestions

Store leftover air fried muffins in a paper towel lined air tight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. The paper towel will absorb condensation and keep your muffins fresh for a longer time. I don’t recommend refrigerating them as it may change the texture.

Recipe Notes

• Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick down the center of one of the muffins. If they’re done, the toothpick will come out dry. It’s fine if you see some crumbs clinging to it, however it should not have wet batter on it.
• Try this recipe with 1 cup of chocolate chips folded into the batter if you love chocolate. They also taste great with a little drizzle of vanilla or cream cheese icing.
• I used these individual air fryer muffin pans to make this recipe. You may also use one of these standard ones, just make sure they fit inside of your air fryer.