These Air Fryer Twinkies are such a fun way to turn a classic snack cake into a warm, crispy treat! The air fryer gives the outside a lightly golden texture while keeping the cake soft and the creamy filling deliciously gooey. They take just minutes to make and are perfect when you're craving an easy dessert without turning on the oven.
🕒 Prep Time: 2 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 4–6 minutes
🎉 Servings: 2–4
💙 WW Points: 11–13 (depending on brand)
If you like air fryer desserts try out Weight Watchers Chocolate Mug Cake, Air Fryer Apple Chips Weight Watchers, or Air Fryer Oreos with Crescent Roll Dough.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💛
✔️ Fast & Fun Dessert: Great for parties, sleepovers, or when you just need a sweet treat in a hurry.
✔️ Golden on the Outside, Creamy on the Inside: The contrast of textures is so satisfying!
✔️ No Deep Fryer Needed: You get that warm, indulgent taste without oil or mess.
✔️ Tested for Maximum Yum: I’ve made these during girls’ nights and family get-togethers—they disappear every time!
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Twinkies
- Twinkies (as many as desired)
- Optional: powdered sugar, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce for topping
Substitution Tips 🔁
- No Twinkies? Use store-brand snack cakes or Little Debbie Cloud Cakes.
- Want a crispy coating? Lightly spray with oil and roll in crushed graham crackers before air frying.
- Low(er) sugar option: There are some reduced-sugar snack cakes available, or try freezing and halving your Twinkies before cooking for portion control.
How to Make Air Fryer Twinkies
Step 1 Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3-5 minutes.
Step 2 Prep the Twinkies: Unwrap the Twinkies and place them on a plate. If you want to get creative, you can lightly spray them with a bit of cooking oil to enhance the crispiness.
Step 3 Air Fry: Place the Twinkies in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other to ensure even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches. Air Fry for 3 - 5 minutes until nice and warm.
Cool and Serve: Once done, carefully remove the Twinkies from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute or two. They will be hot! Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with your favorite syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
Pro Tips for Air Fryer Twinkies
- Use refrigerated Twinkies for the best texture and to help them hold their shape while cooking.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent the Twinkies from sticking.
- Leave space between each Twinkie so the hot air can circulate evenly around them.
- Keep a close eye on them while cooking because the cake can brown quickly.
- For an extra crispy coating, lightly spray the outside with cooking spray before air frying.
- Let the Twinkies cool for a couple of minutes before serving. The filling will be very hot right out of the air fryer.
- Try dusting them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for an extra sweet finish.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Twinkies make a fun dessert or sweet snack and are especially good served warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for an easy dessert.
You can also drizzle the warm Twinkies with chocolate, caramel, or Sugar-Free Strawberry Sauce. For a simple presentation, dust them with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries.
They are also perfect for parties, movie nights, game days, and whenever you want an easy nostalgic treat. Can also serve it with some Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream
Storage
Store leftover Air Fryer Twinkies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place the Twinkies in the air fryer at 325 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes. This helps bring back some of the crispiness without drying out the cake.
Avoid microwaving for too long because the filling can become extremely hot and the cake may become soft.
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Air Fryer Twinkies
- Prep Time: 1 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Total Time: 4 min
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Air fryer Twinkies are a testament to the endless possibilities that modern kitchen gadgets offer.
Ingredients
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- Twinkies (as many as desired)
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- Optional: powdered sugar, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3-5 minutes.
- Prep the Twinkies: Unwrap the Twinkies and place them on a plate. If you want to get creative, you can lightly spray them with a bit of cooking oil to enhance the crispiness.
- Air Fry: Place the Twinkies in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other to ensure even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook: Air fry the Twinkies for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
- Serve the crispy Twinkies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. The contrast between the warm Twinkie and the cold ice cream is simply divine.
- 11-12 WW points for 1 twinkie depending on brand
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 19g
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: .5g
- Protein: 1g
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