Air-Fryer Cornbread

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 8 pieces
This air-fryer cornbread has a tender crumb and slightly crispy exterior. In 30 minutes, it's ready to pair with chili or a hearty stew.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a small bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil and egg. Add cornmeal mixture; stir until combined. Transfer batter to a greased 8-in. round cake pan.
  3. Place cake pan in air fryer basket; bake until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool slightly, slice.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 257 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Cornbread is the perfect side dish for hearty meals, and this recipe is the perfect starting base for creating some unique alternatives. The air-fryer creates the perfect results with a moist inside and crispy outside. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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