Air Fryer French Breakfast Puffs

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Introduction

French Breakfast Puffs are light, fluffy, and buttery muffins coated in cinnamon sugar—a perfect treat with coffee! Traditionally baked, but we’re making them quick & easy in the air fryer for a golden-brown, melt-in-your-mouth result.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 10-12 mini puffs

Ingredients

For the Puffs:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground nutmeg

⅓ cup granulated sugar

⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 large egg

½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

4 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg, vanilla, and buttermilk. Mix well.

Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until combined. Do not overmix.

Air Fry the Puffs

Preheat air fryer to 330°F (165°C).

Grease silicone muffin cups or use parchment liners.

Fill each muffin cup ¾ full with batter.

Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.

Brush each warm puff with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

No buttermilk? Use regular milk + 1 tsp vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (Per Puff)

Calories: ~180 kcal

Carbs: 22g

Fats: 9g

Protein: 2g

These Air Fryer French Breakfast Puffs are a quick, easy, and irresistibly good treat for any morning!