Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This Air Fryer Pumpkin Bread is a quick and easy fall treat, packed with warm spices and the convenience of an air fryer. Enjoy a moist, flavorful loaf that can also be baked in a conventional oven. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for extra flair. Perfect for cozy mornings or an after-dinner dessert!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Quick Bread

Cuisine American

Servings loaf

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice the star of the show!
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped walnuts optional, but recommended for that extra crunch!

Instructions

Baking Instructions for Air Fryer:

Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes; prepare silicone mold.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice; stir well.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, egg, milk until smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Fold wet into dry gently; add walnuts if desired.
Transfer Batter: Pour batter into mold, spread evenly, sprinkle walnuts on top.
Bake in Air Fryer: Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 35-40 minutes; check with toothpick at 25 minutes.
Cool the Bread: Cool in mold for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Baking Instructions for Conventional Oven:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mix ingredients as per steps 2-5 in air fryer instructions.
Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice: If you don’t have pumpkin spice, you can easily mix cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. You can make the spice blend yourself using my detailed recipe.
Avoid Overmixing: Stir the batter just until everything is combined to prevent dense bread.
Customize with Nuts: Walnuts add a nice crunch, but feel free to try pecans or even chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.

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