If you're looking for a super easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these air fryer apples will do it! These cinnamon-spiced baked apples made in the air fryer are naturally sweetened and totally give of cozy apple pie vibes. They remind me of the baked cinnamon apples from Cracker Barrel and they are so easy to make!
This is the perfect recipe to make during apple season. These warm apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon are great on top of pancakes, waffles or french toast. You can even serve them with Greek yogurt or oatmeal to spice up your breakfast. Served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, these apples become an delicious treat.
If you're looking for more air fryer recipes, check out my favorite air fryer hasselback potatoes or these amazing air fryer new potatoes that are the perfect side dish for any dinner.
Why You 'll Love These Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
- EASY: This apple dessert recipe uses only 4 ingredients and is ready to eat in about 20 minutes.
- EAT IT ANYTIME: Air fried apples are great with ice cream or whipped cream for dessert. They are also perfect for breakfast served over waffles, pancakes or oatmeal.
- ALLERGEN FRIENDLY: This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and egg free as written.
- REFINED SUGAR FREE: Since this recipe is sweetened with pure maple syrup, there is no refined sugar.
Ingredient Notes
This delicious recipe uses only four simple ingredients, which you can find in any grocery store.
- Your Favorite Apples - I used a combination of granny smith apples and pink lady apples. Granny smith are perfect here, as the tart apples gives a great flavor contrast to the sweet maple syrup. Any firm kind of apples will work in this recipe - Honey Crisp, Braeburn or Jonathan would work well. Avoid Golden Delicious, Red Delicious or McIntosh because they are too soft.
- Vegan Butter - I used Country Crock Plant Butter for this recipe. You can use your favorite brand. You could also substitute for coconut oil. If you're not dairy free, use unsalted butter in the same measure.
- Maple syrup - Feel free to substitute honey for the maple syrup in this recipe.
- Cinnamon - Cinnamon really elevates the flavor of this easy apple dessert.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Not Dairy Free - use unsalted dairy butter in the same measure.
- No Maple Syrup - Replace the syrup a drizzle of honey.
- Replace Butter - Use the same measure of coconut oil in place of vegan butter.
- Spice Things Up - Replace cinnamon with apple pie spice or pumpkin spice for even more spiced flavor.
How to Make Easy Air Fryer Apples
STEP 1: Peel the apples and remove the cores. Cut the apples into bite sized pieces or slices, if you prefer.
STEP 2: Place the apple pieces in a large bowl. Melt the butter and pour it over the apples. Add the cinnamon and stir everything to coat the apples.
STEP 3: Spread the apple pieces into a single layer in the air fryer basket. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes.
Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to work in batches.
STEP 4: Once baked, place the cinnamon apples in a large bowl. Pour the maple syrup over the apples and stir to coat.
Storage
Air Fryer apples are best served within 20 minutes of baking. But you can save leftovers if you wish. Store leftover apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a microwave safe bowl for 30-45 seconds before serving. The apples will soften a bit with reheating.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can bake apples in the air fryer and make a simple but delicious dessert. It works just like baking apples in the oven but takes less time.
Apples contain a good amount of fiber as well as vitamin C and anti-oxidants. They aid in digestion and can help maintain blood sugar levels. Of course, adding maple syrup and butter does not increase the health benefits, but in moderation this is still a delicious, low calorie treat.
These baked cinnamon apples make a great addition to pancakes, waffles, yogurt and oatmeal. They are also delicious for dessert topped with ice cream, whipped cream or even a little granola.
No, you can leave the peels on the apples in you prefer. They will add a little more texture to the finished dish.
Other apple recipes to consider:
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Recipe
Air Fryer Apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Apples about 4 small apples
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Chop them into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch across.4 Cups Apples
- In a small bowl, stir together the apples, melted butter and cinnamon.2 Tablespoons Vegan Butter, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Add the apple mixture to the basket of your air fryer. Spread the apples out so that they are in an even layer.
- Air fry the apples at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, stopping to give the basket a shake halfway through. The apples are done cooking when they are tender and starting to turn golden.
- Transfer the cooked apples to a mixing bowl. Pour the maple syrup over the apples and stir to coat. Serve immediately!2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
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