Air Fryer Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12 bars

For the Pumpkin Bars:

• • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ can pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• Whole pecans for decorating (optional)

Instructions

• Prepare the Air Fryer:
  • Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 5 minutes.
  • Grease a baking pan that fits into your air fryer.
• Mix the Batter:
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, and oil. Mix well.
  • Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until well combined.
• Air Fry the Bars:
  • Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Place the pan in the air fryer and cook at 320°F (160°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
• Prepare the Frosting:
  • In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and reaches your desired consistency.
• Frost the Bars:
  • Once the pumpkin bars have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  • Decorate with whole pecans if desired.
• Serve and Enjoy:

Cut the frosted pumpkin bars into squares and serve.

Amount Per Serving

Calories:  kcal

Serving:  servings, Carbohydrates: 21.5 g, Protein: 22.5 g, Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 69 mg, Sodium: 426.5 mg, Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 1.5 g