Description
A quick and healthy recipe for Air Fryer Apples, featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples caramelized to perfection. This snack or dessert is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and can optionally include a touch of butter or oil for extra richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a nutritious treat or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 large apples (such as Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp)
Seasoning and Sweetener
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
Optional
- 2 tsp oil or butter (optional for richness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Air Fryer and Apples: Grease the air fryer tray or line it with air fryer liners. Peel the apples if desired, then chop them into small squares or sticks to ensure even cooking.
- Season the Apples: In a bowl, toss the chopped apples with cinnamon, maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener), and the optional melted butter or oil to coat them evenly and add flavor.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to get it ready for cooking the apples at the right temperature.
- Arrange Apples for Cooking: Place the seasoned apples in a single layer on the air fryer tray. If the tray is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding, which ensures crispiness.
- First Cook Cycle: Air fry the apples for 7 minutes, then shake or stir them gently to promote even cooking and caramelization on all sides.
- Second Cook Cycle: Continue cooking for an additional 8 minutes until the apples are crispy on the outside and caramelized to your liking.
Notes
- You can peel the apples based on texture preference; leaving the skin on adds extra fiber.
- Use any variety of apples, but firmer apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold up best during air frying.
- Adjust sweetener amount according to taste or dietary needs.
- The optional butter or oil adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter version.
- Use air fryer liners to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
