Air Fryer Baked Apples are a warm, sweet and classic comfort fall dessert, made even easier in an air fryer.
Air fryer apples are delicious! Juicy, tender whole baked apples filled with pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon then baked to perfection.
When it comes to air fryer recipes, these Air Fryer Baked Apples are such an easy sweet dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Just like old-fashioned baked apples, this recipe is just as amazing made in the air fryer! Delicious cinnamon baked apples with brown sugar and nutty crumble topping are so flavorful, it’s now one of our all-time favorite air fryer desserts.
Once these fresh apples are air fried (baked) they become just the right amount of tender and juicy. The sweet apples are stuffed with a crumble middle, which becomes a gooey pecan warm glaze of brown sugar and cinnamon, pair perfectly. Together, this air fryer apple dessert is heavenly!
Love easy air fryer apple desserts? Then these 3 ingredient apple hand pies or delicious apple pie roll ups are sweet individual dessert recipes.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Baked Apples
- Perfect dessert for the fall season as it is the best time for apple recipes.
- Quick and easy dessert when compared to oven baking. These are ready in a fraction of the time!
- An impressive, deliciously satisfying dessert for Thanksgiving.
- These stuffed apples have all the best fall flavors.
More Air Fryer Desserts To Love
Air Fryer Pumpkin Hand Pies (Fall YUM) – make mini pumpkin hand pies using canned pie filling for an easy and tasty pumpkin pie dessert.
Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies (Only 3 Ingredients!) – another great air fryer apple dessert perfect for the fall season.
Air Fryer Peach Hand Pies – easy air fryer dessert featuring canned peach pie filling. You can use this recipe for just about any fruit pie filling flavor!
Air Fryer Apple Pie Roll Ups – Make individual apple pie roll up desserts with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating.
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies – lightly crispy on the outside, chew in the middle and only 3 ingredients!
Air Fryer Apple Roses – so pretty and tasty! An easy, yet fancy air fryer apple dessert.
Air Fryer Banana – make sweet caramelized bananas and serve with ice cream.
How Long do Air Fried Baked Apples Take to Make?
In the air fryer, baked apples are ready in just 20 minutes!
Much quicker than baking in the oven, which is why this method is the best way to make easy baked apples.
If you want even softer apples, add 3-6 minutes air frying time.
What Apples are Best for Baked Apples?
There are several best apples for baking in the air fryer. You can use any of these favorite apples to make this delicious baked apple recipe:
- Granny Smith Apples
- Regal Gala Apples (sweeter apple)
- Fuji Apples (sweeter apple)
- Pink Lady Apples
- Honeycrisp Apples
- Golden Delicious
The best apples come into season in September, October and thru late November. Making this easy baked apples in the air fryer recipe perfect for the season.
Kitchen Equipment Needed
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring Spoons
- Small to Medium Bowl
- Air Fryer
Air Fryer Baked Apples Ingredients
Here’s the list of ingredients for easy air fryer apples:
- Good Baking Apples (whole apples) – I’m using Gala apples which is a mild and sweet apple.
- Brown Sugar – Brown sugar includes molasses which is superior to white sugar in this recipe.
- Cinnamon – The perfect fall spice.
- Pecans – Adds a nutty crunch and holds together the caramelized glaze.
- Almond Flour – Almond Flour is more moist plus adds to the nutty flavor.
- Coconut Oil or Melted Butter – Coconut oil creates the caramelized topping when mixed with sugar and cinnamon. A healthy alternative to using melted butter, but you can substitute the oil with the same amount of melted butter if you prefer!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Baked Apples
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How To Make Baked Apples in the Air Fryer
These simple baked apples in the air fryer are easier than they look! Here are the step-by-step instructions:
STEP 1: Choose 4 large apples that are able to stand up well. We don’t want the inside goodness to fall out.
Tip: If you have one apple that isn’t sitting upright, slightly trim the bottom spot that is causing the apple to tilt.
STEP 2: Prepare apples: Slice the top off of each apple so each apple has a flat surface on top.
STEP 3: Remove the apple core: Core all your apples with a sharp pairing knife or small melon ball scoop to create a hole in the middle. An apple corer works well too, but make sure you do not cut all the way through the bottom of the apple.
Tip: If you accidentally cut through the bottom of the apple, place a piece of apple inside the hole that is large enough to cover the bottom opening. This will act as a stopper or plug to keep the filling from running out of the apple.
Step 4: Preheat the air fryer (approximately 2 minutes) at 320 degrees F.
Step 5: Remove the air fryer basket, place apples inside making sure they are separated and not touching.
Sprinkle the top of the apples with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and a 1/2 teaspoon with cinnamon.
Step 6: Bake apples at 320 degrees for 15 minutes.
Tip: All air fryers cook a little differently and your cooking time might be slightly shorter or longer. The first time you make this recipe, start checking the apples after 12 minutes to make sure there is no burning. After you’ve made this recipe once, you’ll know the perfect cook time for your air fryer.
Step 7: While you’re apples are in the air fryer, make the pecan stuffing.
First, chop your pecans into small pieces and place them in a small bowl. Add almond flour, brown sugar and coconut oil. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
Step 8: Remove the cooked apples from the air fryer and scoop the pecan mixture into the apples.
Continue to add the pecan mix until the hole is filled and then add the remaining mix on top of the apples.
Step 9: Place the baked cinnamon apples back into the air fryer with the nutty crumble stuffing. Make sure they are in a single layer so the hot air can circulate around each stuffed apple. Air fry them for another 5 minutes on 320 degrees.
Serve the air fryer baked apples while still warm. The apples should be easy enough to eat with a spoon. They’ll still have a slight crunch, but soft enough that a spoon can cut through them.
If you want even softer apples, continue to bake apples in 3 minute intervals until you reach the texture you like.
Air Fryer Baked Apple Variations
These baked apples in the air fryer are absolutely delicious on their own! But you can make several substitutions if preferred or add additional toppings before serving.
- Substitute coconut oil with butter. Use the same amount of butter called for in the recipe in lieu of coconut oil.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts.
- Substitute brown sugar with light brown sugar for fewer calories, although they taste better with dark brown sugar because it has more molasses.
- Add approximately 1/4 cup of chopped raisins or dried cranberries to the pecan nut mixture.
- Top the baked apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and apple pie spice.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Lightly drizzle with warm caramel sauce, salted caramel sauce or maple syrup before serving for an extra sweet flavor to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Are Air Fryer Apples Soft?
Air fryer apples are baked or in this case, air fried, the apples are soft enough to cut with a spoon or fork. They hold just enough crispness to keep their shape but are soft enough to enjoy as a dessert.
To get the best flavors, serve warm.
Can you refrigerate Baked Apples?
Absolutely! If you have any leftover apples, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate. Don’t just cover them with plastic wrap, they’ll stay longer in an air-tight container.
How Long Can Baked Apples Stay in the Fridge?
Air fryer baked apples can be made ahead of time and placed in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How to Reheat Baked Apples in the Air Fryer
Much like how you baked them the first time, for just less time. Again, every air fryer is different and cook times will vary.
Start with 5 minutes at 320 degrees. If they are not warmed all the way through, then add a few more minutes. It should take anywhere from 5-9 minutes to reheat in the air fryer.
Enjoy these air fryer baked apples for a sweet treat and a comforting warm fall dessert!
Air Fryer Baked Apples
Air Fryer Baked Apples are a warm, sweet and a classic comfort Fall dessert, made even easier in an air fryer.
Juicy, tender whole baked apples filled with pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon then baked to perfection. This easy baked apple recipe makes a delicious air fryer apple dessert the whole family will adore this Fall.
Ingredients
- 4 Gala Apples (or apples of choice)
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Pecan Crumble Topping
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 tbsp Almond Flour
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Choose 4 large apples that are able to stand up well.
- Slice the top off of each apple so each apple has a flat surface on top.
- Core all your apples with a sharp pairing knife.
- Preheat the air fryer (approximately 2 minutes) at 320 degrees.
- Place apples inside the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
- Sprinkle the top of the apples with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and a 1/2 teaspoon with cinnamon.
- Air fry the apples on 320 degrees for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine chopped pecans, almond flour, brown sugar and coconut oil. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.
- Remove the baked apples from the air fryer and scoop the pecan mixture into the apples and on top of the apples.
- Air fry the apples for another 5 minutes on 320 degrees.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 219Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 4mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 5gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates and not exact.