These small batch vegan air fryer brownies are rich, fudgy, and easy to make without eggs, dairy, or added oil. Cocoa powder gives them plenty of chocolate flavor, while aquafaba and ground flaxseed help create the brownie texture without traditional baking ingredients.
The recipe comes from Kathy Hester's cookbook Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer and is reprinted here with permission from Page Street Publishing. I originally received a complimentary copy of the book to review, and these brownies were one of the recipes I tried.
Since the recipe makes just four brownies, you can bake them in a small pan that fits inside your air fryer. Enjoy them plain or add vegan chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
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i loved making it. asolutely amazing .
- hreelina
Ingredients
- Flour: The original recipe calls for whole wheat pastry flour. For a gluten-free version, I use King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour or Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour.
- Aquafaba: This is the liquid from a can of chickpeas. Drain the chickpeas and reserve ¼ cup of the liquid for the brownies, then save the chickpeas for another use.
- Optional mix-ins: Customize the brownies with up to ¼ cup of vegan mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or a combination.
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make vegan air fryer brownies
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients separately, then stir them into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins and transfer the batter to a parchment-lined pan that fits inside your air fryer.
- Air fry until the center is set, then allow the brownies to cool before cutting.
Amy's tip
If your appliance has separate Air Fry and Bake settings, use the Air Fry setting for this recipe. And since air fryers and pan sizes vary, check the brownies at the recommended cooking time before adding more time as needed.
Enjoy the brownies as they are or add a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.
For another dessert that doesn't leave you with a huge batch of leftovers, try my small batch vegan apple crisp next.
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📋 Recipe
Small Batch Vegan Air Fryer Brownies
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour , (or a gluten-free baking blend*)
- ½ cup organic sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- ¼ cup aquafaba, (liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, mini vegan chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or a combination, (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl.½ cup whole wheat pastry flour , ½ cup organic sugar , ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseeds, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Then mix the wet ingredients in a large measuring cup. Add the wet to the dry and mix well.¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, ¼ cup aquafaba, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add in the mix-in(s) of your choice and mix again.¼ cup chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, mini vegan chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or a combination
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Line a 5-inch round cake or pie pan (or a loaf pan that fits in your air fryer) with parchment paper. (Alternatively you can spray the pan with oil, but then the brownies will not be oil-free.)
- Place the pan in the fryer basket or on the tray if you have an oven-style air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes. If the middle is not well set or a knife doesn't come out clean when stuck in the middle, cook for 5 minutes more and repeat as needed. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your pan and your particular air fryer.
- Let the brownies cool for about 30 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
- If your appliance has separate Air Fry and Bake settings, use Air Fry.
- Air fryers and pan sizes vary. Check for doneness after 20 minutes and continue cooking in 5-minute increments if needed.
- Store cooled brownies in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition information does not include optional mix-ins.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
Margaret Vansoest says
Sounds wonderfully easy and quick! If I made it in a regular oven, what temperature would you set it to and for how long? Thanks.
Amy Katz says
Thanks Margaret! I'm not much of a baker, but I would keep the same temperature since it's a small batch. Then bake it for the same amount of time to start, checking it frequently. You may need to bake it a little longer.
Vee says
Hi, Can I substitute something for the aquafaba? Not sure the purpose of it in this recipe since you already have flax seeds as the binder?
Amy Katz says
Hi Vee, This recipe is from Kathy Hester's cookbook, but I believe the aquafaba is in place of oil.
Su Gregg says
Can’t wait to try this small batch recipe. Recently I gave my air fryer to one of my kids and bought an InstantPot which I use all the time. Hopefully I can borrow it back!
Amy Katz says
Yes, I hope you can make them...or have your kid make them for you! 🙂
Lisa says
Did you use the airfry setting or the baking one? Thanks for clarifying 🙂
Amy Katz says
Hi Lisa! I make it in my Philips air fryer, which is strictly an air fryer. I think you have a multi-function appliance. If so, you would use the air fryer setting. But since all air fryers are different, be sure to check for doneness a few times.
hreelina says
i loved making it. asolutely amazing .
Misty says
What size baking dish did you use?
Amy says
I used this biggest ceramic dish that would fit in my air fryer. The size will vary depending on your brand and model. I hope that helps!