Air Fryer Baked Apples
Air Fryer Baked Apples make it easy to enjoy a warm, spiced dessert without turning on the oven.
Learn how to whip up tender, cinnamon-sugar apples in minutes using your air fryer—perfect for fall cravings or a quick weeknight treat.
With simple ingredients and barely any prep, you’ll enjoy a cozy apple dessert recipe in a fraction of the time.
How to Make Baked Apples in the Air Fryer
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- Start by choosing firm apples that will hold their shape while cooking. Varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith all work well.
- Core the apples and remove the seeds, leaving the bottoms intact if you’d like to keep the filling from spilling out.
- Brush the tops with melted butter, then mix up your filling and gently stuff each apple. You can customize the flavor by adding raisins, cranberries, or a dash of nutmeg.
- Place the apples in the air fryer and cook until they’re tender and the filling is golden brown. Be sure not to overcrowd the basket.
- Serve warm on their own or with homemade whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of honey.
They typically cook in the air fryer for 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F, depending on the size and firmness of the apples. You’ll know they’re done when the apples are tender but still holding their shape, and the filling is golden and bubbly. Keep an eye on them toward the end to avoid overcooking!
Yes! You can core and stuff the apples a few hours in advance. Store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
If you’re loving these Baked Apples in the Air Fryer, be sure to check out these great fall recipe ideas too!
- Fall Dessert Recipes are perfect for celebrating the season with comforting flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple.
- Looking for crowd-pleasers? These Thanksgiving recipes will help you plan the perfect holiday spread, from mains to sides and sweet treats.
- And if you’re looking for more air fryer recipes, don’t miss out on favorites like Air Fryer Apple Crisp, Air Fryer Apple Fritters or Air Fryer Apple Chips.
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Air Fryer Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 2 apples 1 Granny Smith and & Fuji or your favorite red apple
- ½ teaspoon Brown sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon melted and 1 ½ teaspoon frozen
- 2 teaspoons old-fashioned oats rolled oats or gluten-free oats can also be used
- ¼ teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Drizzle of pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of nutmeg optional
- Pinch of ground cloves optional
- Toppings: whipped cream vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce drizzle – optional
- ½ cup of water
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees f.
- Place the divided butter half into the freezer.
- Wash and dry the whole apples.
- Core the apple, removing the middle.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt a little butter, about ½ teaspoon.
- Using the pastry brush, brush the melted butter on the top of the apples.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the brown sugar, frozen butter, kosher salt, oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- If you are wanting to add the nutmeg and gloves, now is the time to do it.
- Mix the ingredients with a pastry blender or use your hands.
- Spoon the oatmeal mixture on top of the halves.
- Add the water to the bottom of the air fryer basket. Add in the parchment paper if you use that in your air fryer for the basket. Then add in the filled apples.
- Air fry for a cooking time of 10 minutes and then check. Remove them from the air fryer if they are tender apples. If not, put them back in for another three minutes and then check them.
- Once done cooking, remove from air fryer and serve immediately as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For a little extra bit of sweetness/caramelization, drizzle some honey over top before serving.
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