Air Fryer Brownies

Fudgy, rich air fryer brownies with a crackly top and a molten, chocolatey center — no oven required. The air fryer bakes them fast and evenly, so you get gooey squares in about 20 minutes.
They're dangerously easy for a weeknight chocolate fix, and you can bake a small batch without heating up the kitchen. Studded with cocoa nibs and nuts for crunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix wet
Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla until pale. Stir in the melted dark chocolate and olive oil until glossy.
Add dry
Fold in the flour and nuts just until combined — don't overmix.
Bake
Pour into a greased or lined pan that fits your basket, top with cocoa nibs, and air fry at 325°F for about 18–20 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still a touch soft.
Cool
Let cool in the pan before cutting — they firm up as they cool.
- Pull them while the center still looks slightly underdone for fudgy brownies.
- Use a pan that leaves room for air to circulate around it.
- Cooling before slicing keeps them from crumbling.
Frequently asked
How long do brownies take in the air fryer?
About 18–20 minutes at 325°F in a pan that fits your basket. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
What pan can I use in the air fryer?
Any metal, silicone or ceramic pan that fits with room for air to flow around it — a 6-inch round or small square works well.
Why are my air fryer brownies dry?
They baked too long. Check early and pull them when the center is just set — they keep cooking as they cool.

