This Homemade Air Fryer Cornbread recipe is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and for sure a crowd-pleaser. This is perfect for a quick side dish or as the star of your meal and it's all achieved without the need for an oven.
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This post was originally published in 2019. It has since been updated.
I'm no stranger to making cornbread. You may also enjoy my Keto Low-Carb Cornbread and Southern Homemade Cornbread. Both recipes require the oven and use a cast iron skillet. It was time to give the air fryer a try!
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What Type of Cornmeal to Use
You will need yellow cornmeal along with all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
How to Make Air Fryer Cornbread
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Stir.
- Pour the batter into silicone muffin molds and place them in the air fryer.
- Air fry.
Air Fryer Temperature
I like to use 330 degrees.
Silicone Baking Cups vs Paper Liners/Cups
You can use both silicone baking cups or paper cups in the air fryer. The silicone cups are a lot more sturdy, and the muffins are so easy to remove! They are completely nonstick. The paper cups would collapse when I used them, so if you can use silicone I recommend that.
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How to Reheat
Reheat the cornbread on 350 degrees for 1-2 minutes until warm.
How to Store
Store the cornbread muffins in a sealable container or bag in the fridge for up to one week.
Freezer Tips
Freeze the muffins in a sealable container or bag. Defrost at room temperature before reheating.
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Air Fryer Cornbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sweetener or sugar Omit if you don't like sweetened cornbread.
- 1 egg Beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted and Measured solid.
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Next add in the egg, melted butter, and buttermilk. Stir to combine.
- Be sure not to over mix the batter. Over-mixing will lead to large cracks in the crust and a lot of crumble. Only mix well enough to combine the ingredients.
- Place silicone baking molds in the air fryer. Pour the batter into each of the silicone muffin molds. Fill each mold ¾ths full. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.
- Cook the cornbread muffins for 11-15 minutes on 330 degrees. Mine were ready at 11 minutes. Test if the cornbread has finished by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin and ensure the toothpick returns clean.
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Notes
- You can substitute/make your own buttermilk if you wish by combining milk and vinegar (or lemon). Get instructions on How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute here.
- You can use both silicone baking cups or paper cups in the air fryer. The silicone cups are a lot more sturdy, and the muffins are so easy to remove! They are completely nonstick.
- You can use Jiffy box mix if you don't wish to make homemade.
- My Low Carb Cornbread recipe will follow similar cooktime.
Renee Goerger says
What a fun new way to use my air fryer. I love cornbread so this will be great!
Claudia Lamascolo says
This is brilliant to use silcone molds and I do have some so I will be trying this. I just heated pizza up in the air fryer and it was the best I ever had so corn bread even reheated is going to be my new favorite! THANKS!
Allison says
I have never made cornbread from scratch before and this recipe made it so easy! I love that I didn't have to turn on the oven and the silicone molds are genius. Thank you again for another delicious recipe! I will not be buying cornbread in a box anymore.
staysnatched says
Yay! That's so good to hear!
Karen says
These were great! Thank you!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Elizabeth Anne says
Fluffy and amazing - I did no sweetener and the whole family loved them.
I did not have the self rising cornmeal or buttermilk so had to do the other two steps (thank you SO much for linking everything needed, amazing thought and work put into your recipes) and it was still quick, easy, and delicious!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.