With this easy Eggless Muffin recipe, you can bake super-moist, bakery-style eggless muffins in an air fryer in under 15 minutes!
There is nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked muffins. Whether served with your morning coffee or packed in a quick lunchbox, soft muffins are a timeless favorite. But who wants to heat a large conventional oven for a small batch?
- Why You Will Love This Eggless Muffin Recipe
- Eggless Air Fryer Muffin Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Eggless Muffins in an Air Fryer – Step-by-Step Instructions
- Expert Tips
- Estimated Nutritional Breakdown (Per Muffin)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Eggless Muffin Recipe Video
- Related Recipes
- Connect With Aayansh Kitchen
Why You Will Love This Eggless Muffin Recipe
- No Oven Required: The air fryer acts as a powerful mini convection oven for even, golden results.
- 100% Eggless: Perfect for vegetarians or those without eggs on hand.
- Melt-in-Your-Mouth Texture: A quick homemade buttermilk technique keeps the crumb incredibly soft.
- Quick & Easy: Ready from start to finish in less than half an hour.
Eggless Air Fryer Muffin Recipe Ingredients
For the Wet Base:
- Warm Milk: ¼ cup
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Melted Butter or Refined Oil: ¼ cup
- Powdered Sugar: ½ cup
- Salt: A tiny pinch
- Vanilla Essence: 1 tablespoon
- Yellow Food Color: 1 drop (optional)
For the Dry Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour (Maida): ½ cup
- Milk Powder: 3 tablespoons
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon
Mix-ins & Toppings:
- Tutti Frutti: 2 tablespoons (+ extra for topping)
- Finely Chopped Almonds: 1–2 tablespoons (+ extra for topping)
How to Make Eggless Muffins in an Air Fryer – Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Buttermilk & Wet Base
Mix ¼ cup warm milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a bowl. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to curdle slightly.
Pour in ¼ cup melted butter (or oil), ½ cup powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon vanilla essence, and 1 drop of yellow food color.
Whisk thoroughly until smooth and emulsified.
Step 2: Sift Dry Ingredients
Place a sieve over the wet bowl and add ½ cup maida, 3 tablespoons milk powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon baking soda.
Sift everything into the wet mix to remove lumps.
Gently fold the batter using a spatula. Do not overmix!
Step 3: Add Mix-ins & Fill Liners
Fold in tutti frutti and chopped almonds (Tip: Toss them in a pinch of dry flour first so they don’t sink).
Line your air fryer muffin cups and fill them less than halfway (about 40%–50% full). Air fryers rise rapidly, so leaving headspace prevents overflowing.
Top with extra tutti frutti and almonds.
Step 4: Air Fry to Perfection
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
Place the moulds inside and bake at 180°C for 11–12 minutes.
Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy these Eggless Muffins.
Expert Tips
- Don’t Overfill: Fill cups less than half full, so the tops don’t burn before the centers bake.
- Gentle Folding: Overmixing develops gluten and makes muffins dense. Mix only until combined.
- Use Oil for Longevity: Refined oil keeps eggless muffins moist longer than butter at room temperature.
Estimated Nutritional Breakdown (Per Muffin)
- Calories: ~210 kcal | Total Fat: 9 g | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Sugars: 16 g | Protein: 3.5 g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I substitute vinegar with lemon juice?
Yes, you can use an equal amount of fresh lemon juice to curdle the milk.
2. What if I don’t have an air fryer?
Bake in a preheated convection oven at 180°C for 15–18 minutes, or use a heavy-bottomed kadhai with salt/trivet on low-medium heat for 18–20 minutes.
3. Why did my muffins turn out dense?
Dense muffins happen when the batter is overmixed after adding flour. Use a gentle “cut and fold” motion.
Eggless Muffin Recipe Video
Related Recipes
You can also make other Eggless dry cake recipes such as Oats & Almond Cake, Carrot Cake, very delicious Plum Cake, Indian Milk Cake, and Pancake.
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Easy Eggless Muffins Recipe | Air Fryer Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/4 cup melted butter or refined oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
- A pinch of salt
- A small amount of yellow food color optional
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour maida
- 3 tablespoons milk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Add-ins:
- Tutti frutti and finely chopped almonds or cashews for texture and flavor.
Instructions
- Prepare the wet base- Mix 1/4 cup of warm milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar to curdle it slightly. Add 1/4 cup of melted butter (or refined oil), 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, a drop of yellow food color (optional), and 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (maida), 3 tablespoons of milk powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to remove any lumps.
- Incorporate mix-ins: Stir in tutti frutti and finely chopped almonds to add texture and flavor.
- Baking: Pour the batter into muffin liners (filling less than half) and top with additional tutti frutti and almonds. Bake in an air fryer at 180°C for approximately 11–12 minutes. Check for doneness using a toothpick.
