Air Fryer Orange Muffins by @aliterdulcia

35 min
Medium

12 servings

🥚

4 large eggs

Eggs

🍬

180 g

Sugar

🍊

0.5 orange

Orange

🌻

200 ml

Sunflower Oil

🌾

220 g

Flour

🧁

15 g

Baking Powder

🧂

1 g

Salt

🍬

Sugar

🍫

50 g

Chocolate Chips

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Wash the 1/2 orange thoroughly, leaving the peel on, then cut it into chunks and remove any seeds.

    orange
    ⚖️measuring scale

  2. Step 2/16

    Add the orange chunks, 4 large eggs, and 180 g granulated sugar to the blender.

    orange
    large eggs
    granulated sugar

  3. Step 3/16

    Blend until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous, with no visible orange peel pieces.

  4. Step 4/16

    Pour the blended orange mixture into the mixing bowl.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/16

    Add 200 ml sunflower oil and whisk by hand until evenly combined.

    sunflower oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  6. Step 6/16

    Sift 220 g wheat flour, 15 g baking powder, and 1 g salt into the bowl.

    wheat flour
    baking powder
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🫗fine-mesh sieve

  7. Step 7/16

    Fold the dry ingredients into the batter just until no dry flour remains; do not overmix.

    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/16

    Fold in 50 g chocolate chips, if using, until they are evenly distributed.

    chocolate chips
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/16

    Divide the batter among 12 rigid muffin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

    🧁rigid muffin cups
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/16

    Refrigerate the filled muffin cups for 30 minutes so the batter becomes cold.

    🧁rigid muffin cups

  11. Step 11/16

    Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F for 3 minutes.

  12. Step 12/16

    Sprinkle about 20 g granulated sugar for topping over the cold muffin batter immediately before cooking.

    granulated sugar for topping
    🧁rigid muffin cups

  13. Step 13/16

    Arrange the muffin cups in the air-fryer basket, leaving space between them for air circulation.

    🧁rigid muffin cups

  14. Step 14/16

    Air-fry at 160°C / 320°F for 12 to 15 minutes, without opening the air fryer during the first 10 minutes.

  15. Step 15/16

    Insert a toothpick into the center of one muffin; if it comes out wet, air-fry for 1 to 2 minutes longer.

    🪵toothpick

  16. Step 16/16

    Remove the muffins from the air fryer and let them cool in their cups before serving.

    🧁rigid muffin cups

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruits, Oils, Baking, Seasonings, Chocolate

Ingredients

Eggs, Sugar, Orange, Sunflower oil, Flour, Baking powder, Salt, Chocolate chips

Allergens

Milk, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Pescatarian

Calories

330 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4.5g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Sugars: 25g, Fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 2.2g, Fiber: 1.2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 75mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Calcium: 65mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin A: 35mcg, Folate: 35mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring scale, mixing bowl, whisk, fine-mesh sieve, spatula, rigid muffin cups, toothpick

Appliances

blender, air fryer, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack, Breakfast

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon tea, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@aliterdulcia

Origin

Cuisine

Spanish, Mediterranean

Geographic

Spain, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Moist, Crisp sugar crust

Flavors

Orange, Sweet, Citrusy, Chocolatey

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store fully cooled muffins in an airtight container,Keep away from direct sunlight and heat), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature or reheat briefly before serving), freezer : 90 days (Freeze fully cooled muffins in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw at room temperature before serving)