Get your brownie fix in half the usual time by cooking them in an air fryer rather than an oven
I’m a big fan of indulgent sweet treats such as cake and cookies, and none more so than the humble brownie. This chocolatey-based cake has a crisp top and a fudgy center – whether you’re looking for elevenses or an afternoon pick me up, a brownie is the perfect sweet treat. However, baking them can be time-consuming, taking around 35 minutes to cook in the oven, and the results can be unpredictable – it’s a fine line between a squidgy center and the brownie being underbaked. The best air fryers have a much smaller cooking cavity than a traditional oven, which means the hot air can circulate around food more rapidly, cooking it quicker than traditional methods. This also means the results tend to be more consistent – something I experienced when I made French Toast in an air fryer. This led me to wonder if using an air fryer might have a better result, turning out brownies with a crisp shell and a squidgy center far quicker than an oven? Read on to discover what happened when we attempted to make brownies in an air fryer – or, if you’ve already decided you want to invest in this handy kitchen appliance, check out the best prices on the best air fryers we like right now: I’m a huge fan of a bakery in London called Konditor and Cook – it offers an array of delicious cakes and cookies, but for me, its brownies are second to none. It offers the perfect balance of crispness and gooey, fudginess. However, as the branches of the bakery aren’t close to areas I frequent, and until recently they didn’t deliver to my home address, I don’t get a chance to enjoy the brownies as often as I’d like. I couldn’t have been more thrilled when the recipe was published online by Hello – it meant I could enjoy these delicious brownies whenever I like. In fact, they became a staple bake for me during lockdown. So it made sense that it was this recipe I used when trying to cook brownies in an air fryer.
