Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
These Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and full of warm fall flavor! Made right in the air fryer, they’re quick, easy, and perfect for pumpkin season. Top with cream cheese frosting for the ultimate autumn treat!
Yield: 4
Calories: 553kcal
Materials
Batter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3½ ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 to 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 4 candy corn pumpkins optional
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir to combine.
- Spray 4 silicone baking cups with cooking spray and divide the batter evenly between them.
- Air Fry at 320 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, salt, and maple syrup and beat until smooth.
- Let cupcakes cool and then spread frosting on them. Top with candy corn pumpkin.
Notes
Be sure to use Pumpkin Puree and NOT Pumpkin Pie Filling.
You may have extra frosting, but it is so delicious you will be glad you do. Store it in the refrigerator and spread it on toast or a bagel for a breakfast treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 2979IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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