Love chocolatey desserts but also want to sneak in some veggies? These Air Fryer Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect treat for you!
The first time I made these muffins, I wasn't sure if the zucchini would really "disappear" into the batter. But once they came out of the air fryer, I couldn't believe how fudgy and moist they were! The zucchini melts right into it, keeping the muffins extra soft while balancing the sweetness with a subtle earthiness.
Now, I make them whenever I'm craving something sweet but don’t want the hassle of the oven. It’s a blessing that they’re so moist, fluffy, loaded with rich chocolate flavor, and made right in the air fryer for a quick and easy baking session just like my Air Fryer Hot Chocolate Cookies!
These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. They're freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and just the right way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Plus, since they're made in the air fryer, you won't even need to heat up your whole oven!
🧾 Ingredients Needed
- all-purpose flour, aerated
- cocoa powder
- granulated sugar
- dark brown sugar
- baking powder
- egg
- salted butter, melted
- vanilla
- whole milk
- semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- zucchini, shredded
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
🔁 Variations
- Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Use white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks instead of semi-sweet ones!
- Swap whole milk for almond milk or oat milk.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or espresso powder for an extra flavor boost.
🥣 How to Make
STEP ONE: In a mixing bowl, combine all the fry ingredients and mix. Set aside.
STEP TWO: Mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in another mixing bowl.
STEP THREE: Slowly add the dry mixture to the liquid and mix until fully incorporated.
STEP FOUR: Peel and shred the zucchini using a fine cheese grater. Add shredded zucchini to the batter and fold it in.
STEP FIVE: Pre-heat the air fryer at 350°F and put in ¾ cup of chocolate chips.
STEP SIX: Spray jumbo muffin liners. Fill the liners with the mixture about ¾ full.
STEP SEVEN: Top batter with 4-5 chocolate chips and place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°f for 12 minutes or until fully cooked. Use a toothpick to stick in the middle of a muffin. If you have batter on it when you pull it out, continue to cook and test every minute until fully cooked.
STEP EIGHT: Remove and let cool before removing from muffin liners. Enjoy and store on the counter for 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
⭐ Pro Tips ⭐
- Aerate your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling as this helps prevent dense muffins.
- Don't overmix the batter; stir just until combined for tender results!
- Use the fine side of a cheese grater for the zucchini so it blends smoothly into the batter.
- Muffins are stored well at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for a week.
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Air Fryer Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour aerated
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pc large egg
- 5 tablespoon salted butter melted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1 finely shredded zucchini
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the fry ingredients and mix. Set aside.
- Mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in another mixing bowl.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the liquid and mix until fully incorporated.
- Peel and shred the zucchini using a fine cheese grater. Add shredded zucchini to the batter and fold it in.
- Pre-heat the air fryer at 350°F and put in ¾ cup of chocolate chips.
- Spray jumbo muffin liners. Fill the liners with the mixture about ¾ full
- Top batter with 4-5 chocolate chips and place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°f for 12 minutes or until fully cooked. Use a toothpick to stick in the middle of a muffin. If you have batter on it when you pull it out, continue to cook and test every minute until fully cooked.
- Remove and let cool before removing from muffin liners. Enjoy and store on the counter for 5 days, or the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Aerate your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling as this helps prevent dense muffins.
- Don't overmix the batter; stir just until combined for tender results!
- Use the fine side of a cheese grater for the zucchini so it blends smoothly into the batter.
- Muffins are stored well at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for a week.
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