The Ultimate Collection of Air Fryer Cakes & Muffins: Fluffy, Fast & Bakery-Style

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This is your go-to hub for baking cakes and muffins in the air fryer — from single-serve chocolate lava cakes to banana muffins, cupcakes, and mini loaves. Whether you're using homemade batter or a boxed mix, this guide gives you accurate air fryer times, oven conversions, and texture tips for fluffy, evenly baked results. Learn how to avoid soggy bottoms, prevent overbrowning, and bake without ever turning on your oven. Perfect for small batches, desserts, or breakfast bakes in minutes.

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Air Fryer Temp (°C / °F)

Oven Time (mins)

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Best For

180°C / 355°F
160°C / 320°F
25
15–18
Standard muffins — moist center, golden top.
175°C / 350°F
155°C / 310°F
30
18–20
Small cakes or cupcakes — fluffy and evenly baked.
160°C / 320°F
180°C / 355°F
35
20–22
Mini loaves or banana bread — cooked through, soft inside.
185°C / 365°F
165°C / 330°F
15
10–12
Chocolate lava cakes: gooey center, baked edges.

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