Air Fryer Apples Recipe with Cinnamon and Sugar
Apple pie is a delicious dessert any time of year, but it's not exactly a healthy treat. Luckily, there's a way you can enjoy all the flavor of your favorite pie without all the empty calories. Made with fresh fruit and maple syrup, this easy air fryer apples recipe is a healthy alternative to a slice of pie. And since it can be prepared with just a handful of ingredients, it's also a quick and easy dessert everyone in the family will love.
What Do I Need to Make This Air Fryer Apples Recipe?
Enjoy a bowl of delicious fried apples without needing oil when you use your air fryer to prepare this delicious dessert. On top of being quick and easy to make, this apple recipe can be prepared with just five simple ingredients, including:
- Apples
- Unsalted butter
- Maple syrup
- Granulated syrup
- Ground cinnamon
How Do I Make This Air Fryer Apples Recipe?
Making fried apples in your air fryer is so easy that it will be your new favorite way to whip up this classic dessert. Since no oil is needed with this recipe, it makes a healthy dessert for kids and toddlers!
Step One: Season the Apples
Place the apples in a bowl with the melted butter, maple syrup, sugar, and cinnamon. Toss the apple slices in the seasonings until they're evenly coated.
Step Two: Prepare the Air Fryer
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or foil to prevent the apples from sticking. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Next, arrange the apples in an even layer in the basket.
Step Three: Air Fry the Apples
Set the air fryer to cook at 400 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes and cook them until they're tender. Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
What Type of Apples are Best for Fried Apples?
One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. Any apple pairs well with the other ingredients.
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Use a sweet and crisp apple like Honey Crisp, Gala, or Pink Lady for best results.
If you prefer a sweet and sour dessert, you could also try a sour variety of apple, like Granny Smith, to help balance out the sweetness of the sugar and maple syrup.
Air Fryer Fried Apple Recipe Tips
Using your air fryer to make cinnamon sugar apples is a quick and easy way to whip up a healthy dessert for your family. And with the help of these recipe tips, you'll have all the information you need to prepare this simple fall treat right now.
- Line the basket for easy cleanup. Since this recipe is prepared with a maple syrup glaze, it can cause your basket to get sticky as the apples bake. Line the basket with foil or a silicone liner to contain the glaze and make cleanup a breeze.
- Toss the apples halfway through the cooking time. If the apples on the bottom seem to cook more than the slices on top, try tossing or stirring the slices halfway through the cooking time. This is a quick way to help all the pieces cook evenly.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. The cooking time of your fried apples will vary depending on your air fryer and the thickness of your slices. That's why it's a good idea to check the slices at the 12-minute mark, then continue cooking if you want your apples to be softer. The easiest way to check the doneness of your slices is to stick a toothpick or fork into one of the pieces.
How Do You Store Fried Apples?
After eating your air fryer apples, you can store the leftovers at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the pantry for up to four days or in the fridge for up to seven days.
You can also freeze the fried apples for long-term storage. Transfer the apples to an airtight container or freezer bag and keep them frozen for up to 6 months.
To reheat the fried apples, place them in the microwave until they're heated through or warm them in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Apples
This quick and easy dessert recipe tastes great on its own. But if you want to take the sweetness up a notch, there are a variety of ways you can enjoy your baked apples after they're prepared. Try serving your cinnamon apple slices with these other recipes:
Are Air Fryer Apples Vegan?
This delicious recipe is a quick vegetarian dessert. But it's not vegan, as written, because it's prepared with butter. You can easily adjust the recipe to make it a vegan dessert by replacing the unsalted butter with coconut or vegetable oil. You'll need the same amount of either oil to prepare this as a vegan recipe.
Air Fryer Apples Recipe with Cinnamon and Sugar
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Toss the sliced apples in a medium sized bowl with the butter, maple syrup, sugar and cinnamon to evenly coat.
- Spray the air fryer with cooking spray (you can line with foil for easy cleanup).
- Add the apples to the air fryer tray and cook on the air fry setting at 400F for 12-14 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
- Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, ice cream or as is!
Notes
Flavor notes: buttery, sweet and warmth from the cinnamon - tastes like Fall!
