Air Fryer Cornbread – Moist, Tender, and Quick

Name: Air Fryer Cornbread – Moist, Tender, and Quick
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 1 cup buttermilk (or plant-based milk with 1 tbsp vinegar); 2 eggs, beaten; ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

Air Fryer Recipes 308 Last Update: Sep 14, 2025

Air Fryer Cornbread – Moist, Tender, and Quick - Air Fryer Recipes

Serves: 16 People
Prepare Time: 10 minutes mins
Cooking Time: 25 minutes mins
Calories: 250 kcal

This air fryer cornbread is perfectly moist with a tender crumb and lightly crisp golden crust. Made from scratch or using Jiffy mix, it comes together quickly and bakes beautifully in the air fryer—ideal as a side to chili, BBQ, or breakfast.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup buttermilk (or plant-based milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup honey or maple syrup

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Grease an air fryer-safe cast iron or metal skillet with butter or oil.
In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and honey.
Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, mixing until just combined. Let sit 5 minutes.
Pour batter into skillet and smooth the top.
Place skillet in air fryer basket. Air fry for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove skillet carefully, cool 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm.