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Air fried apples in a bowl coated with cinnamon sugar.

Air Fryer Apples

Buttery, cinnamon-y, tender, and so easy to make- you just can’t go wrong with these easy air fryer apples!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 188
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples.
  3. In a large bowl add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to evenly combine.
  4. Coat the apple mixture with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and the melted butter. Stir to combine until the apple slices are evenly coated.
  5. When the air fryer is hot, add the apple slices in a single layer and cook at 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
  6. After 5 minutes of cooking, flip the apples and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the apples appear golden.
  7. 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.
Recipe Success Tips:
  • 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!