Description
Crisp autumn Air Fryer Apples deliver sweet cinnamon magic in mere minutes. Caramelized edges and warm spices create a simple dessert perfect for chilly evenings you’ll savor with pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 red apples (Pink Lady, honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) real maple syrup
Fats and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted coconut oil (refined coconut oil has no taste)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cinnamon
Instructions
- Meticulously wash and peel firm, crisp apples, then dice them into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the air fryer by setting the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and lightly coating the basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, gently coat the apple cubes with pure maple syrup, ensuring each piece is evenly glazed for consistent sweetness.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil over the maple-coated apples, then sprinkle ground cinnamon, carefully tossing to distribute the seasonings thoroughly.
- Transfer the seasoned apple cubes to the air fryer basket, spreading them in a single layer to allow proper hot air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
- Cook the apples for 10-14 minutes, pausing halfway through to shake the basket and promote uniform caramelization and browning.
- Once the apples are tender and golden, remove them from the air fryer and drizzle with any remaining maple syrup for an extra layer of indulgence.
- Serve the warm, aromatic apple cubes as a standalone treat or accompany them with vanilla ice cream, creamy oatmeal, or fluffy pancakes for a delightful dessert or breakfast enhancement.
Notes
- Toss apple cubes gently to ensure even maple syrup and cinnamon coating, preventing clumping.
- Coconut oil helps create a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the apple interior soft and tender.
- Shaking the basket midway prevents sticking and promotes uniform caramelization of apple pieces.
- Choose firm, sweet-tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Customize spice blend with nutmeg or cardamom for a more complex, warming taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg