Air Fryer Cornbread

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This Air Fryer Cornbread is a tasty and classic side dish with a convenient twist! It’s beyond easy to make perfect, golden brown cornbread right in your air fryer to pair with any main course.

Two pieces of air fried corn bread on a plate.

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With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can prepare a delicious batch of classic cornbread. This tried and true, reliable air fryer recipe ensures your cornbread comes out perfectly every time, so you’ll never have to find a different method!

And if you can’t get enough homemade cornbread, my Mexican Street Cornbread and this Golden Sweet Cornbread are also amazing choices!

Why This Recipe Works

Jordan Zelesnick in a white sweater serving food.

Super convenient: A great option when the oven is taken or when you don’t want to bust out a heavy cast iron skillet.
A versatile side: You can prepare this dish and easily serve it with all of your favorite main courses!
Super tasty: Making cornbread in the air fryer always results in a delicious dish that rivals classic versions.

I love using it to make my favorite vegetarian stuffing recipe!

Jordan

Ingredients You’ll Need

Labeled ingredients for air fryer cornbread.

Yellow Cornmeal – Fine cornmeal or medium-grind cornmeal are both fine options.
Flour – All purpose flour is usually the best option for cornbread, but you could also go for a white whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier take.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda – Using both of these ingredients makes for a cornbread with a little bit of fluffy lift.
Eggs – Allow the eggs to come up to room temperature so the cornbread batter comes together more easily.
Butter – I like to use unsalted butter here so I can add salt and control the amount in the cornbread.
Condensed Milk – This secret ingredient will ensure your cornbread is a little bit sweet, as well as guaranteeing it won’t get dry. This also gives it a rich and slightly moist texture.

*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.

Substitutions/Additions

Not every recipe will need this, so cut otherwise.

How to Make Air Fryer Cornbread

Prepare dish. While the air fryer preheats, take an 8 inch spring form pan and lightly grease it with butter, or use a circle of parchment paper.

Making cornbread batter in a large bowl.

Make batter. In a medium mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add melted butter and condensed milk and stir until combined.

Mixed cornbread batter in a glass mixing bowl.

Transfer to pan. Pour your cornbread batter into the prepared pan, cover with foil, and place in the air fryer with no basket.

Golden brown air fryer cornbread in a springform pan.

Air fry the cornbread. Cook at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and cook another 10 minutes.

Recipe FAQs

What temperature should cornbread be when done?

You’re looking for a final temperature of around 195 to 200 degrees F. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Different air fryers vary in how fast they cook, so the exact time it takes to cook your cornbread may need to be adjusted.

Should cornbread jiggle when done?

If your cornbread has some jiggle to it that means it’s not quite done yet! Once it’s fully done it will be fairly solid and won’t move around if you shake the pan, and the top of the cornbread will be nice and golden.

How to store air fryer corn bread?

Allow your cornbread to fully cool, then double wrap it in either plastic wrap or aluminum foil. For extra freshness, place all of that into an airtight container or a ziploc bag and press out any excess air. At room temperature, leftover cornbread will last for about 3 days. It will last in the fridge for up to a week, and can also be stored in a freezer bag for several months.

How to reheat air fryer cornbread?

For a quick option, wrap a piece of cornbread in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave on 50% power until it’s thoroughly heated through. You can also pop the cornbread in the oven or the air fryer, wrapped in foil, and cook at 350. Cornbread can be reheated from frozen, but it might need some extra cook time. You can also allow the cornbread to thaw in the fridge for a few hours or overnight for an easier time.

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