Baked Apple in Air Fryer

These warm, cinnamon-sweet Air Fryer Apples are the perfect cozy treat - ready in minutes and bursting with the filling of an apple pie without all the fuss. Whether you're apple picking in the fall or craving something quick to satisfy your sweet tooth, this easy dessert brings all the cozy apple pie vibes with zero stress.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Servings:

Calories: 122kcal

Ingredients

2-3 Apples
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Butter Melted (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
Wash and core the apples, removing all seeds and the center core.
Slice, cube, or chop the apples into even pieces - peel them if you’d like, or leave the skin on for extra texture. Use about 2-3 apples.
In a large bowl, toss the apples with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes so the apples release their natural juices - this helps the cinnamon-sugar stick beautifully. Give them a stir halfway through.
While the apples rest, make sure your air fryer is fully preheated to 375°F.
Place the apples in the air fryer basket in a single layer - don’t pile them up!
Air fry for 7-14 minutes, tossing halfway through. Smaller apple pieces will cook faster, while larger chunks may take the full time.
After the halfway point, continue cooking in 2-minute bursts until the apples are tender and just starting to caramelize. Keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook.
(Optional but oh-so-good): Once cooked, toss the warm apples with 2 tablespoons of melted butter to create a rich, saucy coating.
Serve them up as a dessert with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel - or go savory and plate them alongside grilled chicken, pork, or even fish for a sweet-meets-savory twist!

Notes

*Recipe tested in Cosori TurboBlaze 5.8 qt Air Fryer

Air Fryer Tips:

Smaller Apples will cook in less time where larger chucks or thick sliced apples will take longer to Air Fry. Keep pieces of apples uniform in size for best results and check on apples during Air Fryer cooking process to ensure perfect results.

For saucier apples, add 2 tablespoons melted butter to hot cooked apples and stir to combine.

What kind of Apples?

With so many varieties of apples, there are many different choices. For a tart apple try a Granny Smith Apple. For sweeter apples, try a Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Gala, Fuji or a combination of your favorite varieties.

How to Serve:

Serve Air Fryer Apples hot. For a more savory options serve with grilled chicken, pork or fish. For dessert options adding vanilla bean ice cream with a caramel drizzle is delicious. The possibilities are endless.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store: Keep any leftover air fryer apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay tasty for up to 4 days and are just as good cold or gently warmed.
Freeze: Let the apples cool completely before transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Remove as much air as possible, then freeze for up to 2 months—just know the texture will soften once thawed.
Reheat: For best results, pop them back into the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes or microwave in short bursts until warm and tender again.
Make Ahead: Slice and toss the apples with sugar and cinnamon, then cover and refrigerate the mixture for up to 24 hours. When ready, just toss them in the air fryer—easy peasy and bursting with flavor!

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