Make your favorite state fair recipes at home with this Air Fryer Twinkies Recipe. Crispy, delicious and creamy filling makes this a decadent treat.
Air fryer fried Twinkies is a delicious and decadent dessert that can easily be made at home. Top your favorite Hostess Twinkie with powdered sugar and chocolate syrup for a rich and decadent tasty treat. We also make Chocolate Covered Twinkies.
It’s a classic treat like Deep Fried Oreos and Deep Fried Snickers but this recipe is an easy air fryer dessert. I also like to make Air Fryer Brownies, Air Fryer Apple Fritters and Air Fryer S’mores.
What's in this post: Air Fryer Twinkies
What Are Twinkies?
Twinkies is a classic American snack that is a sponge cake that has a creamy filling. Leftover twinkies make great fried treats.
What Does This Recipe Taste Like?
Air fryer twinkies have a crispy texture and taste delicious. It definitely takes twinkies to a whole new level. We love to top the deep fried twinkie with powdered sugar and topped with chocolate.
You will love using the air fryer because you don’t have to worry about hot oil and a deep fryer. It has simple ingredients and takes very little time to make this deep fried cream-filled snack without any pancake mix or pancake batter needed.
Ingredients
- Twinkies
- Powdered Sugar. Sift to remove lumps.
Find the detailed ingredient list at the bottom of the post for this cream filled snack.
Step By Step Directions
- Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a pre-heat air fryer setting, then run the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. Spray cooking spray in air fryer basket. You can also line with parchment paper.
Step 2. Place the Twinkies in the air fryer bottom side up. Don’t overcrowd the twinkies.
Step 3. Next, air fry the Twinkies for about 1 minute.
Step 4. Turn the Twinkies over and air fry for another 1-2 more minutes so the mixture inside is warm.
Step 5. They should be golden brown and the creamy vanilla filling gooey. Remove from air fryer and place in dish. Continue until all of the twinkies are cooked. Serve with powdered sugar on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the size of your air fryer, but normally 6-8 twinkies can fit in the air fryer basket. Make sure every 2 minutes flip the twinkies.
Yes, any flavor will work with this recipe. Hostess as made twinkies with chocolate, strawberry, or banana and all would be delicious air fried.
These fried twinkie recipe can be served with many different things. These are my favorite.
Favorite Dipping Sauce – Serve the twinkies with a drizzle of raspberry sauce, Homemade Caramel Sauce or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Hershey’s chocolate syrup and nutella also make great options.
Powdered Sugar – Sprinkle with powdered sugar for added flavor.
Ice Cream – Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat. Add sprinkles or mini chocolate chips for delicious flavor.
These are best served fresh. You can store leftovers at room temperature for up to 2-3 days inside an airtight container. You do not have to place in the refrigerator. Reheat in the air fryer for 1 minute to make it crispy again before serving.
Another option is to place on a baking sheet and reheat in the oven. You can use the microwave, but they won’t be crispy or have the same resemblance.
Once you air fry these, I do not suggest freezing in a freezer bag.
More Air Fryer Treats
- Air Fryer Cheesecake Recipe
- Air Fryer Churros
- Air Fryer Candied Pecans
- Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
- Chocolate Chip Air Fryer Cookies
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Air Fryer Twinkies
Ingredients
- 1 box Twinkies 10 count
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a pre-heat option, then run the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Place the Twinkies in the air fryer bottom side up. Make sure that the Twinkies do not overlap or touch in the air fryer.
- Air fry the Twinkies for 1-2 minutes. Turn the Twinkies over and air fry for 1-2 more minutes until golden brown.
- Work in batches until all the Twinkies are cooked.
- Serve warm topped with the powdered sugar and enjoy!
