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Air Fryer Funnel Cake

This easy Air Fryer Funnel Cake is a fun twist on the classic fair treat — but without all the oil and mess. Made with simple pantry staples and cooked in the air fryer, it’s one of our favorite Air Fryer Dessert Recipes to whip up on busy weekends. Sweet, crispy, and ready in minutes... it’s a total win for moms and kids.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 cakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • Powdered sugar for topping
  • Non-stick spray

Instructions
 

  • Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
  • Combine: Pour wet into dry and stir until smooth like pancake batter.
  • Prep air fryer: Preheat to 375°F. Spray basket with non-stick spray.
  • Add batter: Pour batter into a squeeze bottle or ziplock bag. Swirl into basket in a circular pattern.
  • Cook: Air fry 5 minutes. Flip, then cook another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Finish: Remove and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm!

Notes

Let the kids help drizzle the batter and shake on the sugar (just maybe have a broom ready after).