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When you are looking for an easy homemade air fryer cornbread recipe, you have to try this one. Soft and moist, it is a perfect addition to any meal. Made with buttermilk, this cornbread has true country flavor.

Cornbread cut up into squares and stacked on a white plate, topped with butter.

There is nothing better than a delicious side dish of light, fluffy homemade southern cornbread. Especially if it's served with a favorite barbeque dishes, like BBQ Ribs, or  BBQ Chicken Wings. This classic southern comfort food is one of my favorite air fryer recipes. 

What you need to make Cornbread in the Air Fryer:

Of course you need an air fryer, like the Cosori Air Fryer or the Instant Vortex. If you want cornbread muffins, you will need silicone muffin cups.

You can also use a square or round baking dish, as long is it fits in your air fryer, or on the tray. If you don't have silicone cups, you can get them separately, or in an air fryer oven accessory kit.

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Ingredients needed to make cornbread from scratch.

Besides the air fryer, to make this recipe you will need:

  • all-purpose flour
  • cornmeal
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • melted butter
  • egg

How to make Homemade Cornbread

Making this cornbread is really simple! To begin, start with a medium bowl, and combine the flour, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together.

Next, add in the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. Then continue to stir the ingredients together into a thick batter. 

sillicone cups filled with cornbread batter before cooking

Fill the baking dish, with the cornbread batter. If using silicone cups, fill until they are about ¾ full. Place in the air fryer basket, then cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 13-15 minutes, until they are golden brown. Cooking time may vary, depending on your air fryer, so you start with 13 minutes, and then add 1-2 minutes if necessary. 

silicone cups in the air fryer basket after being cooked until golden brown.

How to make cornbread from a mix

I love making this cornbread from scratch, but you can use Jiffy cornbread mix in the air fryer. Just follow the instructions on the box to make the batter, and then follow the same cook time as this recipe. 

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FAQ's:

What can I serve with cornbread?

Cornbread is such a fun side dish and can be served with fancy dishes, or your favorite chili. We just top it with a little bit of butter, and it is ready to eat! My husband loves to have his cornbread with chicken chili. But I love mine on it's own, with a drop of maple syrup and pat of extra butter. 

How can I reheat cornbread?

I reheat my cornbread at 350 degrees F for just 2-3 minutes. 

How do I store cornbread?

Store the cornbread in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

What kind of cornmeal do I use to make cornbread?

I use yellow cornmeal to make my cornbread. This really give it the traditional southern country flavor. 

Do I need to preheat air fryer?

I did not preheat my air fryer to make this recipe. But because all air fryer are different, follow your manufactures guide. 

Close up  photo of cornbread slice on a white plate.

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Close up of cornbread muffins with top muffin covered in melting butter.

Air Fryer Cornbread

Becky
Air Fryer cornbread is so soft and moist, and is a perfect addition to any meal. Made with buttermilk, this cornbread has true country flavor.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Round or square pan, or silicone muffin liners

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Using a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together.
  • Next, add in the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg. Then continue to stir the ingredients together into a thick batter. 
  • Fill the baking dish, or is using silicone cups ¾ full, with the cornbread batter.
  • Place in the air fryer basket, then cook at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes, until they are golden brown.  

Notes

Cooking time may vary, depending on your air fryer, so you start with 13 minutes, and then add 1-2 minutes if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 261IUCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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