Description
This simple Air Fryer Apples recipe transforms fresh apples into a crispy, caramelized treat seasoned with cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup. Ideal for a healthy snack or a quick dessert, these apples come out tender yet slightly crunchy, perfect for enjoying on their own or paired with yogurt or ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 large apples
Seasoning
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 2 tsp oil or butter, optional for fat free
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and grease the air fryer tray or line it with air fryer liners. Peel the apples if desired, then chop them into small squares, sticks, or thin slices, discarding cores and seeds.
- Toss Apples: In a bowl, toss the chopped apples with cinnamon, maple syrup (or sweetener), and optional melted butter or oil until evenly coated.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Arrange Apples: Place the apples in a single layer on the greased air fryer tray. If the air fryer is small, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding and allow proper air circulation.
- First Air Fry: Air fry the apples for 7 minutes to begin softening and caramelizing.
- Shake and Continue: Open the air fryer, shake or stir the apples to turn them, then air fry for an additional 8 minutes or until the apples are crispy and caramelized to your liking.
Notes
- You can peel the apples or leave the skin on based on your texture preference.
- Adjust the cinnamon and sweetener amounts according to taste and dietary needs.
- If omitting butter or oil, the recipe becomes fat-free but may be less crispy.
- Use apple varieties like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Cook apples in batches if your air fryer capacity is limited for even cooking.
