Get ready to revolutionize your dessert game with the most irresistible treat you'll ever make! These air-fried peanut butter cups are not just another chocolate dessert - they're a game-changing culinary experience that combines the perfect crunch, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, and creamy peanut butter in a way you've never tasted before. Imagine creating restaurant-quality chocolate treats right in your own kitchen, with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 6 mini cupcake liners
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients: 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, and 6 mini cupcake liners.
- Prepare your air fryer by preheating it to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes while you prepare the peanut butter cups.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips. Microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes total.
- Once the chocolate is melted, take 6 mini cupcake liners and place them in a muffin tin or on a flat surface for stability.
- Using a spoon, pour a small amount of the melted chocolate into the bottom of each cupcake liner, just enough to cover the bottom. Use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly.
- Place the cupcake liners in the air fryer basket and cook for 2 minutes. This will help set the chocolate layer slightly.
- While the chocolate is setting, in a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined and smooth.
- After 2 minutes, carefully remove the cupcake liners from the air fryer. Spoon a dollop of the peanut butter mixture into each liner, on top of the chocolate layer.
- Once all the peanut butter is added, pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter in each liner, ensuring the peanut butter is completely covered.
- Return the cupcake liners to the air fryer basket and cook for an additional 3 minutes to allow the chocolate to set over the peanut butter.
- After 3 minutes, carefully remove the cupcake liners from the air fryer and let them cool at room temperature for a few minutes.
- Once cooled, you can place the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm up further before serving.
- Enjoy your homemade air-fried peanut butter cups!
Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and melting consistency.
- Make sure to stir the chocolate during melting to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Use a silicone muffin pan or sturdy cupcake liners for easy removal.
- Don't overfill the liners - thin, even layers work best for perfect chocolate cups.
- Let the cups cool completely before removing from liners for clean, professional-looking results.
- For extra richness, try using dark chocolate or mixing milk and dark chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (if they last that long!)
- For a fun variation, sprinkle sea salt on top before the final chocolate layer sets.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 265kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
