These Air Fryer Apples are the perfect lazy fall dessert. Hitting all of the flavor notes of apple pie without the hassle of a pie crust, these are so easy and yummy. The air fryer baked apples are topped with an oat crumble and must be served warm with ice cream on top. I promise these will be a hit!
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These air fried apples, along with my Air Fryer Peach Cobbler, Air Fryer Mini Blackberry Cobblers, or Mini S’more Pie are some of my favorite air fryer dessert recipes.
Looking for more individual desserts? Try my Mini No Bake Cheesecakes.
If you have a big bag of apples that you need to use up, try my Easy Apple Curd Recipe or Easy Apple Bread Pudding.
These are delicious with my favorite No Egg Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe or any of these Easy Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Recipes.
Highlights
- This easy air fryer apple dessert is perfect for just one or two people. It can also be scaled up for a group.
- These healthy air fried apples are a great way to incorporate more fruit in your diet.
- Air fryer cinnamon apples have all of the flavors of apple pie, but are way easier to make.
- Air fryer apples and brown sugar are the yummiest combo, especially with the cinnamon, oats, and butter.
- Easy air fryer apples only take about 15 minutes to make.
- These whole air fryer baked apples are much tastier than just plain air fryer apple slices.
- Air fryer apples with oats are best served with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream on top!
Ingredient Notes
- Granny Smith Apple: I love the tartness that granny smith apples add, but you can use any apple you have on hand, like honey crispy, gala, pink lady, or fuji.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
Helpful Equipment & Tools
- COSORI Air Fryer Max XL: My tried & true air fryer. I have cooked in a few different air fryers and this one is by far the best!
- Duralex Mixing Bowl Set: my everyday mixing bowl for cooking and baking. Great quality and price point.
- 2 Pack Black Kitchen Tongs: These are great for those who cook in their air fryer frequently because they are heat resistant and safe for the nonstick coating on the air fryer basket.
How To Make Easy Air Fryer Apples
Overview
- Air fry the apples.
- Make the oat topping and pack it on the apples.
- Air fryer again until golden & tender.
Step by Step
Step 1: Place the apple halves cut side up in the air fryer basket.
Step 2: Air fry at 350 degrees for 4-7 minutes, depending on the size.
NOTE - No need to spray the basket with cooking spray or spray oil.
Step 3: While the apples are cooking, whisk together the oats, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Pour the melted butter on top of the oat mixture and stir until well incorporated.
Step 4: Once the apples are done, split the topping between each half, packing it on top.
Step 4: Air fry for another 4-7 minutes or until tender and golden.
TIP - Check the apples with a fork or knife to see if they are soft.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Refrigerator: Store leftover baked apples in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat air fryer apples in the microwave in 30 second increments until warm. I don’t recommend reheating these in the air fryer.
- Freezer: I do not recommend storing leftover air fried apples in the freezer.
Expert Tips
- Remove the core completely. Be sure to remove the core completely to make room for the oat crumble.
- Do not overcook the apples. The apples should be tender but not completely mushy.
- Pack the topping on. It may seem like a lot of oat topping, but pile it on. It is the best part!
- Use foil to hold the apples up. If the apples are tilting and not standing up straight. Crumple up some foil to support them. Foil is totally safe to use in the air fryer.
- Serve with ice cream. Vanilla ice cream is a must! Whipped cream & salted caramel are also great toppings.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled. I wanted to keep the scale of this recipe small for those who are only cooking for one or two people, but most large air fryers can fit 4 apple halves (2 apples). So you can double this recipe to serve four people.
Variations
- Healthier: You can swap the brown sugar for coconut sugar or maple syrup, the flour for coconut flour, and the butter for coconut oil. I have not tested this recipe with these swaps but I am confident it would work. Let me know if you have success with these or other substitutions.
- You can also omit the topping all together for a low calorie baked apple dessert.
- Oven: Bake the apples for 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees. Cover the apples with foil if they are browning too quickly.
FAQs
The best way to core an apple is with an apple corer. They are less than $10 and make coring much easier. You can also core them with a paring knife and metal melon scooper. Start by cutting the apple in half vertically. Then use a spoon or metal scoop to remove the core. This is much more difficult.
There is no limit to what kinds of fruits can go in the air fryer. Stone fruits are a great option for the air fryer.
Apples contain loads of antioxidants and fiber. They also have vitamin c, k, and potassium. Baked apples are typically a healthier alternative to an apple pie or other apple desserts.
My favorite apple to use for air fryer apples is granny smith. I love the tanginess they add. You can also use honey crispy, fuji, or pink lady.
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Air Fryer Apples
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 large granny smith apple, halved & cored*
Topping
- 3 Tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted
Instructions:
- Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.
- Place the apple halves cut side up in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350 degrees for 4-7 minutes, depending on the size.
- While the apples are cooking, whisk together the oats, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Pour the melted butter on top of the oat mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Once the apples are done, split the topping between each half, packing it on top.
- Air fry for another 4-7 minutes or until tender and golden.
Sooo good! I used a different kind of apple and they turned out great. The only difference was I had to cook them way longer. Didn’t have ice cream so served with frozen cool whip. Yum!
Thank you!
Hear me out… the original recipe is spot on, but I love variety so swapped 2T of the oats for 2T shredded sweetened coconut. Switched pumpkin pie spice in place of cinnamon (and added extra). Added a pinch of pink salt and a touch of vanilla extract. Heavenly!