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Air Fryer Apples

Warm, tender cinnamon-spiced air fryer apples with caramelized edges and cozy fall flavor—ready in 10–12 minutes. Healthier than baked apples, no oven needed. Perfect quick dessert, breakfast topping, or snack—serve over ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or as a pie filling shortcut. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Total Time: ~15–17 minutes Servings: 4
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples Granny Smith for tart, Honeycrisp/Gala for sweet
  • 1 –2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted or coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar, maple syrup, or sugar substitute
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg or allspice
  • 2 –3 Tbsp chopped pecans/walnuts
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Method
 

  1. Wash apples, core them, and slice into ½-inch wedges or chunks (uniform size cooks evenly). No need to peel unless preferred.
  2. In a large bowl, add sliced apples. Drizzle melted butter (or oil) over top.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Optional: Mix in nuts, raisins, or extra spices.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes (if required by your model).
  6. Place apples in a single layer in the basket (light overlap okay, avoid piling high).
  7. Air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes. Shake basket or toss with tongs halfway through (around 5–6 minutes) for even caramelization.
  8. Check doneness: Apples should be fork-tender with lightly golden, caramelized edges. Cook 1–2 minutes more if needed.
  9. Serve warm as-is, over yogurt/ice cream/oatmeal, or with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Notes

Slice evenly → uniform cooking.
Light butter/oil → caramelizes without greasiness.
Shake halfway → even browning and prevents sticking.
Serve warm → best texture and flavor.
Sugar-free: use monk fruit/stevia; flavor still comes from cinnamon/vanilla.
Store leftovers in fridge 3–4 days; reheat in air fryer 3–5 minutes.