Keto Air Fryer Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Delicious and low-carb keto chocolate cupcakes made quickly and easily in the air fryer. These moist and fluffy cupcakes use almond flour and cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor, topped with a creamy keto chocolate frosting. Perfect for a guilt-free treat that fits into a ketogenic lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 6 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar replacement (e.g., erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water (more as needed)
Frosting
- 1/2 recipe keto chocolate frosting (prepared separately)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, brown sugar replacement, cocoa powder, chocolate whey protein powder, baking powder, espresso powder (if using), and salt until evenly combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the sour cream, egg, avocado oil, and vanilla extract until well incorporated. Add water a little at a time until the batter reaches a thick but scoopable consistency.
- Prepare muffin cups: Place 6 silicone muffin cups into an 8-inch round cake pan. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and cover the pan tightly with foil, shiny side up.
- Preheat air fryer: Insert the crisper basket into the air fryer and preheat it to 300ºF using the bake function.
- Bake covered: Place the cake pan with the muffin cups on the crisper basket inside the air fryer. Bake at 300ºF for 15 minutes with the foil cover on.
- Bake uncovered: Carefully remove the foil from the pan and return it to the air fryer. Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the cupcakes have risen and the tops feel just firm to the touch.
- Cool and frost: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with the prepared keto chocolate frosting.
Notes
- If you don’t have chocolate whey protein powder, you can substitute with unflavored or vanilla whey protein powder, but it may slightly affect the chocolate intensity.
- Adjust water to achieve the correct batter consistency; it should be thick but easy to scoop.
- You can prepare the keto chocolate frosting in advance or use a store-bought low-carb frosting if preferred.
- Espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Ensure silicone muffin cups fit your air fryer pan or find similar size suitable for your model.
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