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A plate with three air fryer baked apples filled with granola, topped with whipped cream and ice cream. One apple has caramel drizzle. A fork and napkin are beside the plate on a white surface.

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Looking for an easy apple dessert? These Air Fryer Baked Apples are warm, gooey, and filled with cinnamon-oat goodness.

Course desserts, Main Course
Cuisine air fryer, American
Keyword air fryer baked apples, baked apples in the air fryer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author momma lew

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

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees f.
  2. Place the divided butter half into the freezer. 
  3. Wash and dry the whole apples. 
  4. Core the apple, removing the middle.
  5. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt a little butter, about ½ teaspoon.
  6. Using the pastry brush, brush the melted butter on the top of the apples.
  7. In a medium-sized bowl, add the brown sugar, frozen butter, kosher salt, oats, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  8. If you are wanting to add the nutmeg and gloves, now is the time to do it.
  9. Mix the ingredients with a pastry blender or use your hands. 
  10. Spoon the oatmeal mixture on top of the halves. 
  11. 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.
  12. 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. 
  13. 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. 

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed through.