Air Fryer Baked Goods (Cakes & Muffins) — Temperature and Time

Tips

• Reduce temperature by 25°F (14°C), not the full 50°F used for savory recipes
• Reduce time by 10–15% only — not 20%
• Check doneness with a toothpick, not color — exterior browns 3–5 min before center is done
• Fill molds to two-thirds, not three-quarters — batter rises more unpredictably
• Tent with foil after 20 min for long bakes (banana bread, pound cake)
• Preheat 3–5 minutes before adding filled molds
• Use silicone molds — gentler heat than metal, less overbrowning on sides