Air Fryer Baked Apples

Two air fryer baked apple halves topped with golden oat crumble and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a white ramekin on a wooden surface.

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These warm air fryer baked apples are topped with a buttery oat crumble that turns crisp and golden in minutes. Think classic apple crisp… but faster, easier, and without turning on the oven.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: All Recipes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 160kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
½ cup rolled oats (or quick-cooking oats)
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. While it's heating, slice the apples in half from stem to base. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the core and seeds, leaving a shallow well in the center of each half.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the oats, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The mixture should look crumbly and just slightly sticky.
Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the cored apple halves, gently pressing it down so it stays in place during air frying.
Arrange the filled apple halves in a single layer in the air fryer basket with the cut side facing up. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender when pierced with a fork. The oat topping should be golden brown and crispy. Start checking at 12 minutes since air fryer times can vary. Larger apples may need an extra 1-2 minutes.
Remove the basket and let the apples rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup or caramel sauce. Enjoy!

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Notes

Firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best because they hold their shape and don't collapse during cooking. Softer apples like McIntosh can turn mushy and are not recommended.
If your air fryer basket is small, work in batches to give the apples enough space for proper air circulation.
The oat crumble can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. This makes assembling the apples even faster.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F until warm and crisp, or on the REHEAT setting.

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