Sacher Muffins in Air Fryer

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27 November, 2025

🧁 Air Fryer Sacher Muffins: Soft, Juicy and Perfectly Glazed

The pleasure of baking in the airfryer

If you are a lover of chocolate dessertsthis recipe Sacher muffins in air fryer It will conquer you.

😍 Forget about long hours in front of the traditional oven: with just a few steps and your airfryer, you will get fluffy muffins, with that intense cocoa flavor and an elegant finish reminiscent of the famous Austrian cake.

The most notable thing about this recipe is the combination of chocolate and apricot jamwhich provides the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. 🌟 Plus, the light texture of the muffins, along with the shiny ganache, makes them an irresistible bite for breakfast, snacks, or even after-dinner desserts.

Another advantage of preparing these muffins in air fryer is that you get uniform baking and a slightly golden exterior without the need to add extra oil. This makes them lighter than a traditional muffin and perfect for those looking for a delicious dessert, but without excess. 💡

Sacher Muffins in Air Fryer

📝 Ingredients for 6–8 muffins

For the muffins

🥄 200 g wheat flour
🍬 130 g granulated sugar
🍫 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
🥚 2 large eggs
🧈 100 g melted butter
🥛 100 ml of milk
🧂 8 g chemical yeast (baking powder)

For the filling and ganache

🍑 Apricot jam (as necessary)
🍫 120 g dark chocolate
🥛 50 ml of whipping cream (heavy cream)

👩‍🍳 Step by step preparation

1️⃣ Prepare the dough

In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar and baking powder.
In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and melted butter.
Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until you obtain a homogeneous dough without lumps.

2️⃣ Bake in the air fryer

Line muffin molds with paper cases and fill them 2/3 full.
Preheat the air fryer at 160 °C for 3 minutes.
Place the molds in the basket and cook at 160°C for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cool completely before handling.

3️⃣ Fill with jam

Cut the top of each muffin and make a small hole in the center.
Fill with apricot jam and gently replace the lid.

4️⃣ Prepare the ganache and decorate

Heat the cream without boiling and add the chopped dark chocolate.
Stir until you obtain a smooth and shiny cream.
Cover the muffins with the ganache and let it harden slightly before serving. 🍫

💡 Tips and variations

If you want a more intense flavor, use good quality pure cocoa.
You can add a touch of orange liqueur or rum to ganache for a more sophisticated finish.
Store muffins in an airtight container: up to 2 days at room temperature or 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
For an extra presentation, decorate with fresh fruits, flaked almonds or a light sprinkle of cocoa.

Recipe by Jesus