Blondies are brownies' caramel-toned cousin — fudgy, buttery and rich with white chocolate and brown sugar. The air fryer bakes a small batch in 20 minutes. The trick is to pull them while still a little soft. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make blondies in an air fryer?
A: Pour the batter into a lined tin and air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 18–22 minutes, until set at the edges but soft in the middle.
Q: How do you keep them fudgy?
A: Don't overbake — pull them while the centre still has a slight wobble.
The method
Beat melted butter with brown sugar, egg and vanilla, fold in flour and white chocolate chunks, and pour into a lined tin. Air fry at a moderate heat until the edges are set but the middle is still soft — it firms as it cools. Overbaking is the enemy of a fudgy blondie.
The recipe
Air Fryer Blondies
Ingredients
- 100g butter, 120g brown sugar
- 1 egg, vanilla
- 120g flour
- 80g white chocolate
Method
- Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.
- Fold in flour and white chocolate.
- Pour into a lined tin.
- Air fry at 160°C for 18–22 minutes; cool.
Tips
- Don't overbake — pull them soft in the middle.
- Cool in the tin so they set.
- Line the tin for easy lifting.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make blondies in an air fryer?
Pour the batter into a lined tin and air fry at 160°C for 18–22 minutes until set at the edges but soft in the middle, then cool before cutting.
How do you keep blondies fudgy?
Don't overbake them — pull them while the centre still has a slight wobble, as they firm up as they cool.
What's the difference between blondies and brownies?
Blondies skip the cocoa, getting their flavour from brown sugar, butter and vanilla (and often white chocolate) for a caramel, butterscotch taste.