Published Date: September 2, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Breakfasts
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These Air Fryer Apples are basically a faster, healthier version of apple pie! Full of fall flavor, these apples are tangy and sweet with soft centers and crispy, golden edges! Great for serving with ice cream, whipped cream, or just on their own for a simple treat.
This recipe was written and photographed by my sweet friend Charlotte at All You Need is Brunch. Go check out all her great recipes, especially her Pancake Charcuterie Board!
Table of Contents
🛒 INGREDIENTS
- Granny Smith Apples
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Unsalted Butter
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
HOW TO MAKE THE AIR FRYER APPLES
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Peel, core, and slice apples.
- In a large bowl add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to evenly combine.
- Coat the apple mixture with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and the melted butter. Stir to combine until the apple slices are evenly coated.
- When the air fryer is hot, add the apple slices in a single layer and cook at 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes of cooking, flip the apples and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the apples appear golden.
- Drizzle with the remaining maple syrup and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
HELPFUL NOTES:
- All air fryers are different. I used the Cosori Air fryer for this recipe. You may have to adjust time and temperature if you have a different model.
- Remember to cut the apples such that all the pieces are nearly equal in size. This will ensure that they are all cooked perfectly.
- Feel free to add any additional spices that you like, like nutmeg and allspice, or even season with apple pie spice if you have it on hand.
- These air fryer apples are best served fresh and warm out of the air fryer. If you do have leftovers, they can be reheated in the microwave.
STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
These apples are best served fresh and warm out of the air fryer. If you do have leftovers, they can be reheated in the microwave.
FAQS & SUBSTITUTIONS/VARIATIONS:
What Kind of Apples Can I Use For the Recipe?
While this recipe calls for the use of Granny Smith apples, you could also use any other crisp and sweet apples you have at hand. Honey Crisp, Gala, Fuji and Golden Delicious are all great choices too!
How Do I Make the Apples More Saucy?
Love that subtle sauciness and cinnamon-y deliciousness of the end result? Use a little extra butter while air frying the apples, and you’ll get to enjoy saucier apples.
How Do I Serve the Air Fryer Apples?
These versatile air fryer apples can be served as a side with any of your roast meats. If you’re planning to whip them up for dessert, don’t forget to pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And of course, you can also use them as a topping on your breakfast oatmeal, pancakes and French toast.
Try Some of My Other Favorite Air Fryer Apple Recipes
Buttery, cinnamon-y, tender, and so easy to make- you just can’t go wrong with these easy air fryer apples!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 Pcs Granny Smith Apples , (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 1/5 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 3 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup , (divided)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter , (melted)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Peel, core, and slice apples.
- In a large bowl add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to evenly combine.
- Coat the apple mixture with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and the melted butter. Stir to combine until the apple slices are evenly coated.
- When the air fryer is hot, add the apple slices in a single layer and cook at 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes of cooking, flip the apples and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the apples appear golden.
- Drizzle with the remaining maple syrup and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
NOTES
All air fryers are different. I used the Cosori Air fryer for this recipe. You may have to adjust time and temperature if you have a different model.
Storage Instructions:
- These apples are best served fresh and warm out of the air fryer. If you do have leftovers, they can be reheated in the microwave.
- Cut the apples into uniform slices to ensure they cook evenly and all at the same time.
- If you prefer sweeter apples I recommend using Honey Crisp. Granny Smith apples are more on the tart side but they are delicious paired with the sweet maple syrup and ice cream.
- Feel free to add any additional spices that you like, like nutmeg and allspice, or even season with apple pie spice if you have it on hand.
- These apples are best served fresh and warm out of the air fryer. If you do have leftovers, they can be reheated in the microwave.
- These apples are deliciously served with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream. They also make a delicious topping for pancakes and waffles!
NUTRITION
Serving: 2ServingsCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 0.4mg
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Hi foodies, these pictures of cooked apples, i won’t lie, i haven’t made them yet, but am going to try before Christmas!!! my youngest daughter, she is, well my family is very close, and she loved going to Crackle Barrel, to eat baked apples and baked carrots, so i will be making the apples!!! and maybe next yr., the carrots!!! lol. thank you for these great recipes. Merry Holidays to you and your families.