These air fryer baked apples are caramelized, tender, and oozing with a sweet cinnamon-nut filling. Enjoy all the flavor of apple crisp with none of the fuss!
Air Fryer Baked Apples Video
How To Make Air Fryer Baked Apples
These “baked” apples come together in under 30 minutes for a nearly effortless treat! Start by coring the apples and making the filling, then it’s time to stuff and air fry.
- Core the apples: Remove the core of the apples with a sharp paring knife or apple corer. Use a spoon to carve out more space for the filling if desired.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
- Stuff the apples: Fill each apple with the sugar mixture, then top with 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
- Air fry the apples: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the apples filling side up in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Enjoy!
Hot tip: Replace the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a healthier sweetener.
Best Baking Apples
Are you wondering which apples are bursting with flavor and guaranteed to melt in your mouth? Here’s a list of our favorite baking apples to guide you in your selection.
- Honeycrisp: Fun fact — honeycrisp apples have been bred to contain bigger cells than other varieties, resulting in a supremely juicy bite! These apples have a simple and sweet flavor profile.
- Gala: Galas are crisp and sweet, with a hint of vanilla flavor.
- Jonagold: These multi-colored beauties have a good balance of tartness and sweetness, offering a unique honey taste.
- Pink Lady: Pink Lady apples are notoriously aromatic. They have a stunning pink skin and mild, sweet taste.
- Granny Smith: These green apples are ideal for those who prefer more tartness, as they boast quite the sour flavor. They also hold up well during baking.
Tips From the Kitchen
Air fryer baked apples are crazy easy to make and an absolute joy to indulge in. Follow these tips to ensure your air fryer apples turn out superb!
- Pick apples similar in size. The cooking time varies depending on the size of the apples, so choose evenly sized apples to guarantee consistent results. Go for sturdy and firm apples to avoid collapse!
- Use an apple corer. We’re all for time-saving hacks, and this is one of them. Instead of fussing about with a knife and risking your fingers, use an apple corer to make a space for the filling in seconds.
- Customize the filling. Substitute or add raisins, cranberries, or oats to the filling to create your own perfect version of baked apples.
- Pay attention to texture. Achieving the right texture is key to mastering baked apples — they should be soft enough to eat with a spoon, but not mushy enough to fall apart. Along with choosing the right variety of apples, cook them only until they are easily pierced with a fork to avoid a mushy mess.
Ways To Serve
Air fryer baked apples are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Enjoy them for breakfast or brunch with a spoonful of yogurt and granola, then bring out a breakfast quiche and cottage cheese pancakes to complete the meal. Or, dive into these apples for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Storage & Reheating
You’re in luck if you have leftover air fryer baked apples! These delicacies hold up well in storage and taste just as amazing when reheated.
- Storage: Store leftover baked apples for up to a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Warm up leftover baked apples in the air fryer or microwave until they are sizzling, and your house will smell like apple pie!
More Apple Recipes
- Apple Crisp — Tender spiced apples topped with a brown sugar oat crumble
- Apple Turnovers — Apple filling encased in flaky puff pastry
- Apple Cake — Moist and light cake loaded with grated apple
- Dutch Apple Pie — Classic apple pie topped with cinnamon crumble
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Honeycrisp apples about 1/3 lb in size
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Remove the core of the apples with a sharp paring knife or apple corer. Use a spoon to carve out more space for the filling if desired.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
- Fill each apple with the sugar mixture, then top with 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place the apples filling side up in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Enjoy!
Just made these with cosmic crisp apples. They are pretty big, so the filling recipe was perfect for two apples. I used vegan butter and also added a half tsp allspice to the filling. YUM. This will definitely be repeated.
Yay! Thanks for sharing your experience, Whitney! Enjoy!