Mulled Wine Brownies Recipe From Scratch (Air Fryer)
These mulled wine brownies are fudgy and decadent, and a perfect way to use up leftover mulled or red wine. They bake up perfectly in your air fryer for an easy winter dessert!
Spray your baking pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment, and preheat your air fryer to 350°F
In a microwave safe bowl, add the butter and the chopped up baking chocolate. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. If needed, continue cooking in 30-second increments and stirring each time until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. You can also do this in a double boiler on the stove if preferred
½ Cup butter, 4 Ounces semisweet baking chocolate
Add the sugar, red wine, and vanilla, and stir to mix well
1 Cup granulated sugar, 1 Tsp vanilla extract, ¼ Cup mulled wine
Beat your eggs and add them into the mix (make sure it has slightly cooled from its time in the microwave so you don’t scramble your eggs)
2 Large eggs
Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and stir just until they’re incorporated (do not overmix)
¾ Cup all purpose flour, ⅓ Cup dark cocoa powder, ½ Tsp salt
Pour the batter into your greased pan and even it out, then place the pan into your preheated air fryer’s basket or rack
Cook on the air fry setting for 20-30 minutes. The center should be just set (not looking like raw dough) and a toothpick inserted near the edge should have moist crumbs but not liquid batter. Add additional cooking time in small increments as needed
Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan (they’ll firm as they sit), then remove them and slice as desired
Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and enjoy!
Powdered sugar for dusting
Notes
You can use semisweet ordark chocolate, but I find that milk is too light for this pairing
I use salted butter, but unsalted is completely fine as well. You may want to up the salt slightly if you use unsalted (but base it on personal preference)
The granulated sugar can be swapped with brown sugar instead
This recipe works with any red wine or mulled wine so feel free to try different options (or whatever you have leftovers of)!
Box mix option: If you want to skip the scratch recipe, grab a box of brownie mix (like Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines). Then, just replace the water with mulled wine, and follow the box directions otherwise!
Not all of the alcohol cooks out of these brownies, so they should be enjoyed by adults only
Air fryers vary widely, so your cooking time may be different based on your specific appliance, as well as the shape and size of your pan (and overall thickness of the brownies). This recipe was made in my Ninja Dual Zone air fryer and was perfect fudgy brownie consistency for me after 30 minutes total cooking time
Once fully cooled, store sliced mulled wine brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They may also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week (and actually feel even fudgier when they’re cold)!
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, any toppings added, size of pan and cuts, and total quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only