Air Fryer Brownies

Name: Air Fryer Brownies (Fudgy and Gooey)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup 70% dark or bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped; Vanilla ice cream, to serve

These are not cakey brownies. Cocoa powder and chopped dark chocolate make a dense, fudgy batter with a gooey center and crinkly top—all baked in a small pan that fits the air fryer basket. Pull them when the edges are set and the middle still jiggles, rest five minutes, then scoop warm into bowls with vanilla ice cream.

35 min total
320°F / 160°C
8 servings
10 min prep

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Right-size pan

A thin 6-7 inch square or round pan fits most 5-6 qt baskets. Grease and line with parchment so the brownie lifts out cleanly.

70% chocolate

Bittersweet or 70% dark chocolate gives the intense flavor and gooey pockets. Semi-sweet at 55-60% works in a pinch.

Jiggly center

Set top and sides with a soft middle is the goal. They firm up as they cool if you prefer to cut squares.

Air Fryer Brownies

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min · 8 servings

Air Fryer320°F / 160°C

Basket time22 min

Flip / shakesee steps

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. One 7-inch pan at a time. Use an air fryer baking insert with a handle if you have one.

Basket liner (optional). Air fryer paper basket liners are optional. They catch drips and make cleanup easier. Use the molded type that fits your basket; air flows around the sides. Never cover the whole basket floor with solid foil.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Mix

Whisk sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add melted butter and eggs and whisk until smooth.
Fudgy chocolate brownie batter in a mixing bowl
Stir in flour and chopped chocolate until combined and no flour streaks remain.

Bake

Grease and line a thin 7-inch (18 cm) square or round pan with parchment. Pour in the batter.
Brownie batter in a parchment-lined pan for the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Air fry 20-22 minutes until the top and sides are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
Leave the pan in the air fryer 5 minutes, then remove with mitts. Scoop warm brownies into bowls with ice cream, or cool and cut into squares.