Baking with your air fryer: Quick, easy and delicious

Air fryers are known for making crispy fries and snacks with less oil, but did you know they’re also perfect for baking? With the right tips, you can create everything from brownies to muffins in a fraction of the time compared to a traditional oven. Baking in an air fryer is not only faster, but also more energy-efficient and easier to clean up.

Why bake with an air fryer?

Baking in an air fryer comes with several advantages that make it a great alternative to the oven:

• Faster preheating: The air fryer is ready to use within minutes, so you can start baking right away.
• Even results: The circulating hot air ensures your cakes, cookies and muffins bake evenly.
• Energy saving: Air fryers consume less energy than a conventional oven, making them a cost-efficient choice.
• Easy cleanup: Fewer trays and a compact appliance mean less mess in the kitchen.

What can you bake in an air fryer?

Almost anything you’d bake in a regular oven works in an air fryer—just in smaller batches:

• Muffins: Light and fluffy, ready in 15–20 minutes.
• Cookies: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with no need to chill the dough.
• Mini cakes or loaves: Perfect in small baking tins that fit your fryer basket.
• Scones and brownies: Classic bakes that turn out moist and delicious.

Tips for perfect air fryer baking

To get the best results, keep these tips in mind:

• Choose the right bakeware: Only use tins or trays that fit comfortably in your air fryer basket.
• Adjust recipes: Lower the temperature of oven recipes by about 20 °C, and start checking doneness at around 80% of the usual baking time.
• Don’t overcrowd: Leave enough room for air to circulate around your bakes.
• Use parchment or silicone liners: Prevent sticking and make cleanup simple. Just be sure they’re weighed down by the batter or dough.

Start baking with your air fryer

Baking in an air fryer is simple, quick and surprisingly forgiving, even if you’re a beginner. Smaller batch sizes mean you can experiment without wasting ingredients. From cookies to brownies, the possibilities are endless.

Ready to try it yourself? Explore our Instant Air Fryers and start baking at home today.