Zesty Orange Muffins with a Sweet Orange Glaze

These Orange Muffins with Orange Glaze are a great way to start the day or as a snack in the afternoon since they are bright, zesty, and deliciously sweet. These muffins are light, fluffy, and covered with a sweet orange glaze that makes them tempting. They are bursting with the fresh taste of orange juice and zest. These muffins are simple to prepare, ideal for any occasion, and will thrill your palate with their zesty citrus flavor.

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ tablespoon baking powder
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup curd or yogurt
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

• ½ cup vegetable oil
• Zest from 1 orange (grated)

For the Orange Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• ½ cup icing sugar
• ½ teaspoon orange zest (grated)

Instructions:

2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in order to prepare the muffin batter.
3. To prepare a muffin tray, line each cup with paper liners or lightly spray with cooking spray to keep from sticking.
4. The all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt should all be well mixed together in a large mixing basin.
5. Beat the egg, curd (or yogurt), milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, and grated orange zest together in a another basin until smooth.
6. Add the wet components to the dry ingredients a little at a time, stirring just until mixed.
7. To bake the muffins, fill each muffin cup about two-thirds of the way to the top with batter.
8. A toothpick put into the middle of a muffin should come out clean after 18 to 20 minutes of baking in a preheated oven.
9. After taking the muffins out of the oven, let them to cool in the pan for about five minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Create the Orange Glaze:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, icing sugar, and orange zest until smooth and glossy while the muffins are cooling.
• Add a few drops of orange juice to thin down the glaze if it’s too thick.
• To get the correct consistency, add a little more icing sugar if it’s too thin.
• Put a glaze on the muffins:
• Using a spoon or piping bag, pour the orange glaze over the tops of the muffins when they have cooled fully.
  Serve:

  Savor the muffins for dessert, a light breakfast, or a snack.
  Although they are best enjoyed fresh, these zesty orange muffins keep well for up to three days when kept in an airtight container.

AIR FRYER METHOD:

1.  Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2.  Divide batter into 6-8 muffin liners.
3. Cook in air fryer for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. 8. Drizzle glaze over cooled muffins.

Tips and Variations:

– Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
– Adjust glaze consistency by adding more juice or powdered sugar.
– Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
– Experiment with different citrus zests (lemon, lime).

Air Fryer Benefits:

– Reduced cooking time (traditional oven: 20-25 minutes)
– Even baking and crispy edges
– Energy-efficient

Nutritional Information (approximate):

Per muffin:

– Calories: 220
– Fat: 10g
– Carbohydrates: 30g
– Fiber: 1g
– Protein: 3g

In conclusion, these tangy Orange Muffins with Orange Glaze are the ideal treat for any time of day since they are loaded with flavorful citrus. These muffins have a wonderful blend of sweetness and tanginess thanks to the use of fresh orange juice, orange zest, and a sweet orange glaze. Everyone will want more of these muffins, whether you’re making them for a breakfast, a party, or just yourself.