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Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cake

A classic restaurant-style dessert made simple — these air fryer chocolate lava cakes are ready in 20 minutes with pantry staple ingredients.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz 113g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cocoa powder for dusting ramekins

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for about 3 minutes.
  • Grease four 6-oz ramekins with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder. Tap out the excess — this step is key for clean unmolding later.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolks, whisking until the batter is glossy and smooth.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  • Fold in the flour just until no dry streaks remain — don't overmix!
  • Divide the batter evenly among the four prepared ramekins.
  • Place ramekins into the air fryer basket (work in batches if needed) and cook at 370°F for 9–11 minutes. The edges should look set but the center will still have a slight jiggle.
  • Let rest for 1 minute, then carefully run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate. Serve immediately!
Servings: 4