Easy Air Fryer Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips (45 g, semi‑sweet)
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (57 g, cut into pieces for faster melting)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (100 g, white granulated)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla extract)
• 1 Large Egg (Room‑temperature, large)
• 1/4 cup Dutched Processed Cocoa Powder (25 g, Dutch‑processed for richer flavor)
• 1/3 cup All‑Purpose Flour (40 g, spoon‑and‑level method)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Fine sea salt)
• 1/4 cup Extra Semi‑Sweet Chocolate Chips (Adds extra chocolate pockets)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for greasing) (Softened, for pan and parchment)

Instructions

1. Melt Chocolate and Butter

   Combine the semi‑sweet chocolate chips and butter in a large bowl. Microwave in 30‑second bursts, stirring between each burst, until fully melted and smooth.

   Time: PT1M30S

2. Whisk Sugar, Vanilla, and Egg

   Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and room‑temperature egg to the melted chocolate‑butter mixture. Whisk until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the mixture is uniform.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sift Cocoa Powder

   Sift the dutched cocoa powder through a fine mesh sieve directly into the bowl to avoid lumps.

   Time: PT30S

4. Add Flour and Salt

   Spoon the flour into the bowl, level it off, and add the salt. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT1M

5. Fold in Extra Chocolate Chips

   Add the extra chocolate chips and fold just until they are evenly distributed.

   Time: PT30S

6. Prepare the Pan

   Butter the 6‑inch cake pan, place a cut piece of parchment paper on the bottom, and butter the parchment lightly.

   Time: PT1M

7. Transfer Batter and Level

   Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT30S

8. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 330°F and let it preheat for about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 330°F

9. Air Fry the Brownies

   Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out fudgy.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 330°F

10. Cool Completely

    Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before removing; this prevents them from falling apart.

    Time: PT30M

11. Remove and Slice

    Run a knife or offset spatula around the edges, lift the brownies out, and cut into 6 even squares.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g