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Air Fryer Gingerbread Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delight in these moist and spicy gingerbread muffins baked quickly in the air fryer, topped with creamy frosting for a festive treat.

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Cream together butter, brown sugar, and molasses until well combined. Mix in egg, sour cream, and milk.
  • Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until smooth. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full.
  • Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool muffins before frosting.
  • Make frosting: beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth. Pipe onto cooled muffins.

Notes

Ensure muffins are fully cooled before frosting for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread