Indulge in a decadent treat with this easy-to-make Air Fryer Lava Cake. Rich and gooey, this dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Author:Kimberly
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:8 minutes
Total Time:18 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Air Fryer
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Batter:
1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4cup unsalted butter
1/3cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional:
Nonstick cooking spray
Optional: ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes.
Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Prepare Batter: Stir in powdered sugar, then whisk in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Gently fold in flour.
Prep Ramekins: Spray two 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick spray and divide batter between them.
Cook in Air Fryer: Place ramekins in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 7–9 minutes.
Serve: Carefully remove ramekins, let sit for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake or the centers won’t be gooey.
Check at the 7-minute mark due to air fryer variability.
Batter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.