Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup buttermilk

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

• 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and chopped

For the Peanut Butter Swirl:

• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prep the bacon: Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces and set aside

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt

3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, and melted butter until well combined

4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (don’t overmix)

5. Add bacon: Gently fold the chopped crispy bacon into the batter

6. Prepare peanut butter swirl: In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter and honey together until smooth

7. Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (180°C)

8. Fill muffin cups: Place silicone muffin cups in the air fryer basket and fill each about 2/3 full with batter

9. Add swirl: Drop small dollops of the peanut butter-honey mixture on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter

10. Top with peanuts: Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top if desired

11. Air fry: Cook at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

12. Cool and serve: Remove muffins carefully and let cool for a few minutes before serving

Yield: 6-8 muffins