# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 6 squares milk or dark chocolate (about 1 ounce total)
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to wet mixture and blend thoroughly.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
05 - Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
06 - Lightly grease or line six silicone muffin cups to prevent sticking.
07 - Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of dough into each cup, gently pressing to cover the bottom.
08 - Place one chocolate square in the center of each cup, then cover with about 1 tablespoon of dough, sealing the chocolate inside.
09 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes before baking.
10 - Place muffin cups in the air fryer basket without touching; bake in batches if needed.
11 - Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the tops turn golden and the centers remain soft.
12 - Let cups cool in the muffin holders for 5 minutes, then serve warm for best gooey texture.
