Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cake

Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cake

This Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent dessert that’s ready in under 10 minutes!
With a perfectly baked exterior and a molten, fudgy chocolate center, it’s pure dessert bliss — no oven needed. ✨


💛 Why You’ll Love It

✅ Quick & easy — ready in minutes
✅ Melty, gooey chocolate center
✅ Perfect for date night or a solo treat
✅ Only a few ingredients needed!


🍫 Ingredients

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: powdered sugar for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Melt chocolate & butter

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter together (30 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth).

2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients

  • Add sugar, egg, yolk, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

3️⃣ Add flour

  • Gently fold in flour until just combined — don’t overmix!

4️⃣ Prepare ramekins

  • Grease 2 ramekins and pour the batter evenly between them.

5️⃣ Air Fry

  • Cook at 370°F (190°C) for 6–7 minutes.
  • The edges should be set, but the center slightly soft.

6️⃣ Serve warm

  • Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy that molten magic! 🍮

✨ Tips

💡 Don’t overcook — the gooey center is the goal!
💡 Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate combo.
💡 Can substitute chocolate with Nutella or peanut butter for a twist.


Quick and decadent Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cake — rich, gooey, and ready in under 10 minutes!

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