**Servings:** 12 muffins
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 35 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 25 minutes
**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Silicone muffin cups or paper muffin liners
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
**Ingredients:**
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Air Fryer:**
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**
- In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:**
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. **Prepare Blueberries:**
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
- Gently fold the coated blueberries into the batter.
6. **Fill Muffin Cups:**
- Divide the batter evenly among the silicone muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. **Air Fry the Muffins:**
- Place the filled muffin cups in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for air circulation. You may need to cook them in batches.
- Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. **Cool and Serve:**
- Allow the muffins to cool in the silicone cups for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Health Benefits:**
- Contains antioxidants from blueberries
- Source of fiber from fresh fruit
- Can be made with whole wheat flour for added nutrients
**Keywords:**
blueberry muffins, air fryer, baking, breakfast, snack, easy recipe
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