Air Fryer Strawberry Brownies

Air Fryer Strawberry Brownies are my favorite bake when I want something absolutely show-stopping that tastes even better than it looks. Real melted chocolate makes the brownie thick, fudgy, and deeply rich, and swirling fresh strawberry puree through the batter before baking creates a beautiful marbled pattern that makes every single square look like it came from a high-end bakery. I love making them for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and spring gifting because they slice cleanly and hold up beautifully for packaging and travel. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Strawberry Brownies

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Mandy Applegate

Equipment

Square baking pan that fits in your air fryer
High-powered blender or food processor

Ingredients

9 ounces strawberries fresh or frozen
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups butter
12 ounces chocolate semi-sweet or dark
1½ cups granulated sugar
⅔ cup light brown sugar
6 large eggs room temperature
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper that fits your air fryer.
In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Set aside.
9 ounces strawberries
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
1¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1½ cups butter, 12 ounces chocolate
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour it into the mixture, mixing well. Add the flour mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
1½ cups granulated sugar, ⅔ cup light brown sugar, 6 large eggs, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Drizzle the strawberry puree on top and swirl with a knife to create a marbled pattern.
Bake in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

Here are a few tips I've picked up that make a real difference with these brownies.

Strain the puree thoroughly: Run the blended strawberries through a fine mesh sieve to remove all the seeds before swirling. A smooth, seedless puree integrates more evenly into the batter.

Use room temperature eggs: Cold eggs can cause the melted chocolate mixture to seize or become lumpy. Pull your eggs out at least 30 minutes before you start.

Don't overmix the batter: Once you add the flour, fold gently and stop as soon as the streaks disappear. Overmixing leads to a denser, tougher brownie.

Swirl with a light hand: A few long, lazy strokes with a knife give you the best marble pattern. Too many strokes will muddy the swirl and blend the puree into the batter.

Rotate halfway through baking: Air fryers can have hot spots, so rotating the pan at the halfway mark helps the brownies bake evenly, all the way through.

Store properly: Store fully cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw on the counter for about an hour or in the fridge overnight before serving.

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