Air fryer apples taste just like apple pie filling! Sliced apples in a warm cinnamon sugar glaze, the ultimate quick and easy dessert.
Kick off the apple season with some homemade hot apple cider or apple cobbler!
AIR FRYER APPLES
This simple dessert recipe is not only easy to make but a healthier alternative when craving something sweet! These sliced apples tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture and then air fried result in gooey warm cinnamon apples. Pair these apples with some vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Apples– For the best results, you want to use a mix of sweet and tart apples! Apples recommended to use: Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady, Jonathan, Braeburn or any other of your favorite apples.
- Butter– Adding the melted butter to the apples helps give you a warm cinnamon glaze instead of dry apples. For a healthier version, swap out the butter for coconut oil!
- Sweetener– To sweeten these apples we use brown sugar, but you can use your go-to sweetener! Sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, or leave it unsweetened, depending on the sweetness of the apples you choose.
- Vanilla– Adding vanilla extract, gives more flavors to the filling.
- Cinnamon– Adding cinnamon to these apples totally elevates these apples! You can substitute cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice or even apple pie spice.
HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON APPLES IN THE AIR FRYER
- Wash, peel and pit the apples. Slice into even sized slices, add to a bowl.
- Toss the apple slices with the rest of the ingredients until well combined.
- Add the apples along with the juice to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the apples until soft and tender.
- Serve with desired sides.
| Cooking Tip– The juice from the apples is the key, make sure to not forget to use all the gooey sauce from the bottom of the air fryer! |
OTHER COOKING METHODS
No air fryer? No worries! You can totally make these fried apples using a couple different cooking methods. You can also use an air fryer liner to avoid the glaze falling through the holes of the basket.
- Stove Top– Add the apples and juice to a skillet and cook on medium low heat until the apples become tender, stirring occasionally.
- Oven– Add the apples and the juices into a casserole dish and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until the apples are tender. Tip: Add some cornstarch to the mixture to thicken the glaze.
- Slow Cooker– Add all the ingredients into the crockpot bowl and mix to combine. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the apples are tender.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No, you do not have to peel the apples! It is based on preference.
You can either slice or cube the apples! Be sure that whatever way you cut the apples, they are uniform to ensure even cooking.
Yes! Make the sauce thicker by adding a couple teaspoons of cornstarch, this is great when making a large batch.
To avoid the apples from browning, we recommend you slice, toss and immediately cook! This is great to reheat, so you can air fry ahead of time and just reheat to serve.
Once the apples are completely cooled, store the covered apples in the fridge for up to 4-5 days!
You can reheat the fried apples in the microwave, stovetop, or air fryer!
Yes! Once cooled, add the apples to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2-3 months! Thaw overnight, reheat and serve!
Yes! This dessert is gluten free. Substitute the butter for melted coconut oil for a vegan and dairy free option!
SERVING IDEAS
Although these apples are delicious just as is, try these other delicious ways to enjoy these fried apples:
- Breakfast– Use this as a syrup over your pancakes, waffles, french toast or even oatmeal!
- Dinner– Surprisingly fried apples go great with pork! Try these as a side with pork or chicken.
- Dessert– Serve the apples with some vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream for a sweet treat!
- Snack– Pair these fried cinnamon apples with some yogurt, granola or chopped walnuts or pecans for a delicious, sweet snack.
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Air Fryer Apples
Ingredients
- 4 large apples peeled and sliced
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash, peel and pit the apples. Slice into even sized slices, ensuring all the apples are all the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Add the sliced apples, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla and ground cinnamon to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add the apples along with the juices to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 380°F for 10 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender.
- Add the apples from the air fryer along with all the juices into a plate or bowl.
- Serve warm with desired sides.
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