- Ingredients (makes 4 lava cakes):
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate (baking chocolate or
chocolate chips)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing)
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream, berries, or powdered sugar for serving
- Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ramekins:
- Lightly grease
four 6-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C).
2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter:
- In a
microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and semisweet chocolate.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
3. Make the Batter:
- Add the powdered
sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the eggs,
egg yolks, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until just incorporated.
4. Fill the Ramekins:
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
5. Air Fry the Lava Cakes:
- Place the
ramekins in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch each other.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be firm while the center remains soft.
6. Serve:
- Once done, let
the lava cakes cool for 1-2 minutes in the ramekins.
- Carefully run a
knife around the edges to loosen, then invert each cake onto a plate.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Enjoy the rich, gooey chocolate center of these irresistible
air fryer lava cakes!