Gluten Free Air Fryer Cupcakes
Gluten-free cupcakes are a must-have for any gluten-free bakery, and this recipe makes a delicious cupcake with an airfryer. After trying all sorts of recipes, I decided to give my gluten-free cupcakes a go.
Today, I’m sharing my “gluten free air fryer cupcake” recipe. It is very light and fluffy, just like any cupcake should be. These cupcakes can be made with any type of gluten-free flour blend you like, but I personally prefer one that is made from brown rice. It has a nice, sweet taste and is also great for baking with kids. I also recommend using gluten-free icing for topping cupcakes. You can try making frosting with gluten-free flour mix if you don’t want to go that route, but I personally think it’s best to stick to icing that contains no added ingredients. If you are celiac or allergic to wheat or dairy, these cupcakes will work perfectly for you. If you need a specific recipe, leave me a comment below and I will be happy to share it with you.
These tasty treats can be customized with your favorite frostings and flavorings.
What Exactly Is a Gluten-Free Cupcake?
The most popular sweet in America, gluten-free cupcakes have been around since 2011. While you won’t find a bakery that doesn’t offer gluten-free cakes, only a small percentage of bakeries are equipped to bake gluten-free products. Even those that do make gluten-free cupcakes can be hit or miss.
Cupcakes, for those who haven’t tried them, are very sweet and delicious. They’re a great dessert for any occasion. Because they are made with gluten-free ingredients, cupcakes can be great for people who are avoiding gluten. Cupcakes contain gluten in the form of flour and butter, but they don’t contain gluten in the form of yeast. Therefore, gluten-free cupcakes aren’t considered vegan, but they are considered suitable for anyone who avoids gluten.Our recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, and it also uses an air fryer so you can get the most out of it.
Why bake cupcakes instead of muffins?
The same basic rules apply. One important difference between muffins and cupcakes is that a muffin is baked in a pan, while a cupcake is baked in a mold. Another key difference is that cupcakes don’t have the same shelf life as muffins, because of their airtight nature. Both are simple recipes, and the type of cake you prefer is often a matter of personal preference.
Equipment
Ingredients
For Cupcakes
- 1 cup (136 g) gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp sugar (granular)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (56 g) oil
- ¼ cup (61 g) milk
- 1 pack vanilla
- ½ cup (58.5 g) walnut (optional)
For toppings (optional)
- 1 pack gluten free whipped cream
- 1 cup (244 g) cold milk
Instructions
Preparation of cupcakes
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Whisk in the oil, milk, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and walnuts.
- Add walnuts and mix the dough from bottom to top with a spatula.
- Let's divide the cake mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
- Then we placed our cupcakes in the airfryer chamber and baked them at 180°C for 15 minutes.
- Our gluten free cupcakes are ready to serve by the end of the time. Good appetite
- Bon appetite!
Preparation of cream topping
- Fill a whisking bowl halfway with cold milk.
- Place the whipped cream bag on top of it.
- Whisk for 2–3 minutes on low and then high speed with a mixer.
- Fill a piping bag with whipped cream, squeeze it over the muffins, and serve.
Nutrition
What Goes Best with Cupcakes?
The question itself isn’t very original. The answer, however, is the best combination for cupcakes is chocolate frosting, because it has the right amount of sweetness and flavor that complements the cupcake itself. The chocolate frosting doesn’t overpower the cupcakes but rather balances them. Also, don’t use vanilla frosting on a chocolate cupcake. It’s just wrong. Lastly, make sure that all your ingredients are gluten free!
