Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of these Decadent Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cakes. Perfectly portioned and easy to make, these individual desserts are sure to impress with their molten centers and delectable flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- butter or cooking spray for greasing
- powdered sugar and berries for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt until thick and pale.
- Combine mixtures: Slowly pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Fold in flour until just combined.
- Prepare ramekins: Grease ramekins with butter or spray. Divide batter among ramekins.
- Cook in air fryer: Place ramekins in air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool, then invert onto plates. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with berries or ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overcook or the center won’t be molten.
- You can prep the batter ahead and refrigerate until ready to air fry (bring to room temp before baking).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
