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Air fryer strawberry cupcakes topped with pink cream cheese frosting and a fresh strawberry slice.

Air Fryer Strawberry Cupcakes

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Frosting: 10 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 20 Servings

Description

Soft, fluffy strawberry cupcakes made in the air fryer with a tangy strawberry cream cheese frosting — an easy, oven-free treat.

Ingredients 

Strawberry Cupcakes

  • 15 oz white cake mix
  • 3 oz strawberry gelatin
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup strawberry jam or preserves

To Finish

  • Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix the cake mix, gelatin, eggs, ¼ cup jam, oil, and water until just combined.
  • Fill lined cupcake molds ⅔ full.
  • Working in batches, air fry at 320°F for 9–12 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean (start checking at 9 minutes).
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, then beat in ⅓ cup jam until just combined.
  • Cool cupcakes completely.
  • Frost and top each with a sliced strawberry.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg