Air Fryer Baked Apples

Name: Air Fryer Baked Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith Apples (or other type of baking apples); 2 tsp coconut oil; 2 tsp coconut sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (vegan or regular optional); 4 tbsp granola

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These Air Fryer Baked Apples are a simple and healthy dessert perfect for apple season! The apples are cored, dusted with cinnamon, and air fried until soft then served with a scoop of ice cream.

Baked apple half served with ice cream and granola.

If you’re on the lookout for an easy and quick fall dessert that’s sure to impress, you’ve found it!

With apple season in full swing, it’s time to enjoy autumn apples in new and creative ways. Sure you can make healthy sugar-free applesauce, and sugar-free apple crisp, but how about something even easier, faster, and arguably just as delicious?

With a few simple ingredients, 5 minutes of hands-on time, and 10 minutes in the air fryer, you can have a show-stopper dessert or a special snack.

The best part, this recipe is totally healthy! They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away!” I don’t see why air fryer baked apples wouldn’t qualify!

If you’re in the mood to make them really special, serve them with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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💗 Why you’ll love these Air Fryer Baked Apples
🥣 Ingredients and Notes
📋 Step by Step Instructions
💭 Expert Tips
❓ Recipe FAQS
👩🏻‍🍳 How to Serve and Keep
📖 Variations and Substitutions
😋 More Apple Desserts!
Air Fryer Baked Apples

💗 Why you’ll love these Air Fryer Baked Apples

Super simple and quick dessert!
Gluten-Free
Only two main ingredients.
Healthy and sugar-free (if you leave off the dairy-free ice cream)
Only 10 minutes in the air fryer!

🥣 Ingredients and Notes

Coconut sugar, granny smith apples, coconut oil, granola, ice cream.

Apples: You can choose any apple that you like. Granny Smith’s are great for baking because they hold their shape, and have a tart flavor. However, Gala apples are sweeter and also make a delicious treat.

Cinnamon: A touch of ground cinnamon gives the flavor of baked apples.

Coconut Oil: Rub the outside of the apple with coconut oil to give them a crisp finish.

📋 Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 F. Slice two Granny Smith apples in half, and remove the core from each half.

Step 2: Rub each apple half with coconut oil over the top and the back. Sprinkle with coconut sugar and cinnamon.

Apple halves sprinkled with cinnamon on cutting board.

Step 3: Place the apple halves in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350 F. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the apples are soft.

Apple halves sprinkled with cinnamon in air fryer basket.

Step 4: Remove the apples from the air fryer basket. Place each apple half on a plate. Top with one scoop of vanilla ice cream and a tablespoon of granola. Enjoy!

Baked apple served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with granola.

💭 Expert Tips

Use aluminum foil to line the air fryer basket, this will keep them from sticking.
Use a good “baking” apple such as a Granny Smith, or one of the varieties suggested below. They will hold up better in the oven. Softer apples such as gala or red delicious don’t work as well.

❓ Recipe FAQS

Which apples are best for baked apples?

When looking for the best apples for baking, it’s important to use ones that are tart, sweet, and have firm, crisp flesh. Here are some of my favorites!

Golden Delicious-Mellow and sweet, this apple is crisp with tender golden skin.
Jonagold-A crunch, sweet and tart apple.
Honeycrisp-As the name suggests this type of apple is crisp, sweet, and juicy.
Braeburn-A sweet-tart flavor with a hint of spice!
Granny Smith-Crunchy and tart, these apples have a firm texture, great for baking!
Pink Lady-A unique sweet and tart flavor with a firm and crisp flesh.
Fuji-A crunchy, super sweet flavor. Great for this simple baked apple recipe.

Are baked apples healthy?

Nutrition Facts: One baked apple is about 100 calories, 1 gram of protein, and 5 grams of protein. This is without added sugar.
Make your baked apples at home. This will ensure that there aren’t added preservatives or unnecessary sugars.
Nutrient Rich: Apples are high in vitamin C (14%), vitamin K (5%), and potassium (6%). In addition, they are high in fiber and a low-calorie snack.
Baked apples are filling! Because they are high in fiber, they keep you feeling fuller longer, and make a great go-to low-calorie snack!

What can I do with a bunch of apples?

There are a variety of recipes you can make with a bunch of apples. For example, you can make a big batch of applesauce, apple pie, apple crisp, baked apples, fried apples, apple chips, and so much more.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to Serve and Keep

Serve with ice cream or whipped cream! Top with crunchy granola or chopped nuts for added texture.

Store the air fryer baked apples in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. They taste best when enjoyed warm out of the air fryer!

📖 Variations and Substitutions

No Cinnamon? Try pumpkin pie spice!
Drizzle with vegan caramel sauce, maple syrup, or melted vegan butter.
Top with chopped nuts.
Add a hint of nutmeg.
Top with a crunchy oats mixture (2 tablespoon melted vegan butter, ¼ all-purpose flour, ¼ rolled oats, 2 tablespoon of brown sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon.),
If you don’t have ice cream, try topping it with coconut whipped cream!
If you’re having difficulty getting the apples to open and bloom, thinly slice, transfer to a baking sheet in one even layer, sprinkle with cinnamon and bake for 20 minutes.

Baked apple half on black plate served with vanilla ice cream and granola.

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