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These healthy air fryer apples are juicy, sweet, and coated in cinnamon, sugar, or your favorite sugar substitute, with a touch of vanilla. Ready in just minutes, they’re a healthier, quicker alternative to traditional apple pie. Enjoy them as a delicious snack or top with yogurt, ice cream, or whipped cream for a warm, comforting treat.
For more easy air fryer fruit recipes, try our air fryer peaches with cinnamon, air fryer pears, air fryer pineapple, and air fryer apricots next!
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🔍 Quick Look: Air Fryer Apples
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 7 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 12 minutes
- 🍽 Calories: ~120 kcal per serving
- 👥 Servings: 1 serving
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Apples
- 📖 Dietary Information: Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: Air-Fried
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, an effortless healthy treat.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Simple & Easy: This recipe is very easy to make with just four simple ingredients!
- Only One Apple Needed: You only need one apple for this recipe! If you love apples, try our apple nachos next!
- Delicious: They have the warm flavors of healthy apple pie filling. Cinnamon and sugar add flavor and sweeten the apples.
- Lighter: It is such a delicious dessert that is lightened up. There is no coconut oil or butter needed for this recipe!
“They turned out nice and tender and I loved the tasty caramelization!”
– Mary
Key Ingredients
- Apples: Peel and slice a large apple for this recipe. We used a Pink Lady apple. For another delicious recipe, try our air fryer apple crisp!
- Vanilla: Add a splash of vanilla extract to the apples so the cinnamon and sugar stick to them.
- Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds flavor to the apples.
- Sugar: Use sugar or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener such as monk fruit or Swerve.
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
The Best Apples to Use
Air fryer apples turn out best when made with sweet apples. Some apples that work great in this recipe are Pink Lady, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Macintosh, and Gala. You can use Granny Smith apples, but they will be more tart.
Substitutions & Variations
- Sugar-Free Option: To make this recipe with no added sugar, use your favorite 1:1 sugar-free sweetener.
- Use More Apples: We used one large apple in this recipe, but you can easily make more. Just double, triple, or quadruple this recipe and air fry the apples in batches.
- Add Different Spices: We love the classic cinnamon sugar flavor in this recipe. For another flavor combination, replace the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice. You could even add a small pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger with the cinnamon.
- Bake Them: If you don’t have an air fryer, place the sliced apples in an oven-safe baking dish and bake them at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, until they are tender.
How To Make Air Fryer Apples
- Peel and core the apple. Then, cut the apple into even-sized slices. Add the sliced apple to a bowl. After that, pour the vanilla extract over the apple slices and mix.
- Add the cinnamon and sugar to the bowl with the apples and thoroughly mix.
- From there, place the apples in the air fryer basket, and air fry them.
- Once done, carefully remove the apples from the air fryer, add them to a bowl, and enjoy!
How Long Cook Apples in the Air Fryer
Air fry sliced apples at 380°F for 5-8 minutes, depending on your air fryer. Halfway through, shake the basket to move the apples around so they cook evenly.
Expert Tips
- Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket when making this recipe. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer. You may need to air fry the apples in batches, depending on how many apples you use and the size of your air fryer basket.
- Evenly Slice the Apples: Make sure to evenly slice the apples so they cook at the same rate in the air fryer. Cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices.
- Shake Halfway: Shake the air fryer basket to move the apples around at the halfway point when they are cooking.
- How To Sweeten the Apples: Sweeten these apples with a granulated sweetener, such as sugar, brown sugar, or a 1:1 sugar replacement such as Swerve or monk fruit. We do not recommend substituting the sugar for maple syrup or honey, as they are very sticky. If you want to use maple syrup or honey, you can drizzle them over top of the apples when they are done.
Serving Suggestions
- On Their Own: Enjoy them warm after they have been air-fried. Serve them in a bowl and enjoy! You can even drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Enjoy these apples with your favorite vanilla ice cream.
- Whipped Cream: Add some of your favorite whipped cream on top of the air-fried apples.
- Yogurt: Serve air-fried apples with Greek yogurt.
- Cottage Cheese: Enjoy them over cottage cheese for a boost of protein!
- Oatmeal: We love adding these air fryer apples to a bowl of oatmeal.
- Pancakes: Add them to healthy banana oat pancakes, French toast, or waffles for a delicious breakfast!
Air Fryer Apples FAQs
Are Air Fryer Apples Healthy?
Air fryer apples are healthy! They are made with apples, a splash of vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a little bit of sugar. They are gluten-free, and you can make them sugar-free by using a 1:1 sugar replacement. Also, there is no oil or butter in this recipe!
Are Air Fryer Apples Gluten-Free?
Yes, these air fryer apples are naturally gluten-free. There is no flour in this recipe.
More Healthy Apple Recipes to Try!
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Air Fryer Apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large apple, we used Pink Lady
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar-free sweetener
Instructions
- Peel and core the apple. Then, cut the apple into even-sized slices, about 1/4-inch in width. Add the sliced apple to a bowl. Pour the vanilla extract over the apple slices and mix so they are all coated.
- Add the cinnamon and sugar or sugar-free sweetener to the bowl with the apples. Thoroughly mix so the apple slices are all evenly coated.
- Place the apples in the air fryer basket. Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer.
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer. Air fry the apples at 380°F for 5-8 minutes, depending on your air fryer. Halfway through, shake the basket to move the apples around so they cook evenly. Once done, carefully remove the apples from the air fryer, serve them in a bowl, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Apples: Some apples that work well are Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Macintosh, and Granny Smith.
- Evenly Slice the Apples: Make sure to evenly slice the apples so they cook at the same rate in the air fryer. Cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices.
- Sugar-Free Option: To make this recipe with no added sugar, use a sugar replacement such as Swerve or your favorite 1:1 sugar replacement.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Your air fryer apples are such a great, healthy snack! It’s so simple to make and so good to eat. Who needs candy?
Thank you for all these wonderful recipes Healthyfoodiegirls! xo
Aww, thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the air fryer apples! They really are the perfect sweet and healthy treat. Your kind words mean the world, and I’m so happy the recipes are bringing you joy!
These air fryer apples are so delicious! They taste just like apple pie. I love to have them for breakfast with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. It’s like having apple pie for breakfast, and so quick and easy!
Hi Sophia, I love the idea to serve these air fryer apples with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for breakfast! That sounds delicious! I’m so happy you loved the recipe, thanks for leaving a review.
You’ll love these air fryer apples because they’re sweet, tender, perfectly caramelized, and ready in minutes for a healthy, cozy snack or dessert.
could this be made in a oven?
Hi, yes, you can bake the sliced apples in the oven instead of air frying them. Place them in a baking dish and bake them at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
I’m on a highly restricted diet right now and this is a delicious treat! I sliced up my apples and dropped them in a ziplock bag with the mix of Splenda and cinnamon. I tossed them around in the bag to coat the slices then left them in the fridge till I was ready to air fry them this evening. They turned out nice and tender and I loved the tasty carmelization! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Mary, I am so happy you enjoyed these air fryer apples! Thank you so much for letting us know, I am glad they turned out great! Excellent idea prepping them in a ziplock bag and storing them in the refrigerator until ready to air fry them!
Fantastic!
Hi Kathy, I’m so happy you enjoyed the air fryer apples! Thank you so much for leaving a review!