Small Batch Emergency Brownies (Air Fryer)

by Dorothy Reinhold on July 25, 2021


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Delicious, chocolaty Small Batch Emergency Brownies come to the rescue when you really need a brownie and you need it right now. They’re made quickly in the air fryer, too, for no fuss.Small Batch Emergency Brownies on a white plate held by a hand

We’ve all had those days when we wanted something chocolate, and there was nothing in the house. Scratch that…we NEEDED something chocolate, we craved it, and were stopping at nothing until we had it. Luckily, there’s a very fast, easy and simple brownie that you can stir together quickly, that makes a small batch (just enough for you and maybe one other person), and you can make them in your air fryer so you don’t have to heat up the house.

How to make Small Batch Emergency Brownies in the Air Fryer

Ingredients for Small Batch Emergency Brownies laid out on a white marble counterFirst, gather your ingredients. This recipe calls for

  • olive oil
  • sugar 
  • light corn syrup (or maple syrup or golden syrup)
  • egg
  • vanilla extract
  • flour
  • cocoa
  • salt
  • nuts
  • mini chocolate chips

Small Batch Emergency Brownies 2 brownies on a white plate with a mini loaf pan behind with additional brownie in it

Reasons to make Small Batch Emergency Brownies

–Fast, easy, very few ingredients
–Makes 3-4 (depending on how you cut them), so eat them all yourself, or share with a pal
–Make them in a foil mini loaf pan
–Bake them in the air fryer so you don’t heat up the kitchen

Small Batch Emergency Brownies 2 pieces on a white plate with baking pan behind

Small Batch Emergency Brownies in the Air Fryer

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 3-4 brownies

Small Batch Emergency Brownies in the Air Fryer

Delicious, chocolaty Small Batch Emergency Brownies made in the air fryer for when you really need a brownie and you need it right now.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons light-flavored olive oil (or other flavorless oil)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar, packed)
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or maple or golden syrup
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, add oil, sugar, corn syrup, egg, vanilla and salt and mix well.
  2. Sprinkle in flour and cocoa and mix. Stir in nuts and chips just until combined.
  3. Spray a mini loaf foil baking pan with nonstick spray, scrape batter in, and place pan in air fryer. Set at 320F degrees and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Stick a wooden pick into the center to check for doneness. If it is gooey, put it in for another 2 or so minutes. Remove pan from air fryer and set on heat-proof surface to cool. Cut when cool.
  5. Makes 4 brownies. Share if you must.

Notes

Recipe source: Adapted from Emergency Brownies by Nigella Lawson in "At My Table."

https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/small-batch-emergency-brownies-air-fryer/

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{ 32 comments… read them below or add one }

Betsy July 27, 2021 at 2:33 pm

Yummmmm!

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Ione Hughes July 27, 2021 at 2:11 pm

A recipe for emergency brownies is way more useful than I care to admit!! I love the olive oil in this recipe too – I hardly ever have any oils but olive lying around and it gives baked goods such a nice flavor!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 10:36 pm

Ione,
I agree! I use olive oil for nearly everything.

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Sharyl Wolter July 27, 2021 at 1:08 pm

I like that it’s a small batch. Last thing I need is 15-20 brownies, lol!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 10:36 pm

Sharyl,
EXACTLY! If there are 20 brownies, I will eat 20 brownies.

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Michelle July 27, 2021 at 11:00 am

This could replace my girls’ daily mug cakes!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 11:18 am

Michelle,
Yes, it could!

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Beth July 27, 2021 at 9:44 am

I’m so glad I found this recipe! My daughter and I have a sweet tooth and always looking for a quick and easy treat to make! This is by far one of our favorites to make! Thank you!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 11:19 am

Beth,
And this is a perfect size for 2 people!

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Radha July 27, 2021 at 9:31 am

The look divine and amazing!

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Catalina July 27, 2021 at 9:20 am

Love the idea that these brownies are made in the Air Fryer! A must try recipe!

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Krystle July 27, 2021 at 8:06 am

I need emergency brownies more often than I care to admit. These hit the spot just what I was craving.

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Jolene July 27, 2021 at 7:11 am

Yep, I’ve definitely had a few of those “I need a brownie NOW!” kind of days! These look awesome!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 8:00 am

Jolene,
We are a large club, I suspect.

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Jessica Formicola July 27, 2021 at 7:05 am

I LOVE that these are made in the air fryer! Perfect for summer when it’s too hot to turn on the oven!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 8:00 am

Jessica,
Exactly!

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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert July 27, 2021 at 6:09 am

I know for sure these Brownies would be a huge hit in my house!

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Hezzi-D July 27, 2021 at 5:55 am

This is a great idea! Yum! Perfect for when you need a chocolat efix.

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Hanelore July 26, 2021 at 10:52 pm

There’s always a chocolate emergency that needs solving, and these brownies are genius for that!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 8:01 am

Hanelore,
“A chocolate emergency that needs solving…” is a great phrase!

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Amanda Livesay July 26, 2021 at 9:46 pm

I had no idea you could make brownies in the air fryer! These are fantastic!

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Erik July 26, 2021 at 7:00 pm

Oh yes, sometimes I totally need some emergency brownies! 😂

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Cindy July 26, 2021 at 6:38 pm

Perfect for when my grandson visits!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 8:01 am

Cindy,
Exactly! You don’t need an entire tray of brownies confronting you…just 4 to enjoy.

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Terri Steffes July 26, 2021 at 5:46 pm

I love this name! I can just tell everyone I am having an emergency and then go eat a brownie! Ha!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 27, 2021 at 8:02 am

Terri,
You have my permission!

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Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls July 26, 2021 at 4:04 pm

Oh man these brownies are definitely on my list for my next chocolate emergency!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 26, 2021 at 4:48 pm

Ann,
Which might be tomorrow!

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Karen July 26, 2021 at 3:09 pm

I’m saving this for the next time I have a brownie emergency!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 26, 2021 at 3:26 pm

Karen,
Might be later today…who knows when it will hit!

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Albertina July 26, 2021 at 12:33 am

These brownies are so good and I love the flavor! Thanks a lot for sharing these amazing, chewy, and delicious brownies!

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Dorothy Reinhold July 26, 2021 at 3:26 pm

Albertina,
Thanks! That was fast!

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