Name: AIR FRYER APRICOTS
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized ripe apricots; 1 teaspoon brown sugar or brown monk fruit; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; pinch of salt; a light spray of coconut oil

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Air fryer apricots are a must-try! Transform this ripe summer fruit into a mouthwatering treat. The air fryer caramelizes the natural sugars in the apricots, making them incredibly soft and sweet. A sprinkle of brown sugar and a pinch of spices enhance the flavor even more. Enjoy these juicy sweet apricots on top of yogurt or cottage cheese for a delicious breakfast, or pair them with vanilla ice cream for a fresh summer dessert!

Why You Will Love Air Fryer Apricots

The brown sugar adds sweetness that helps caramelize the apricots while the pumpkin pie spice adds incredible flavor.
Air-fried apricots are such an incredibly delicious dessert!
This recipe is easy to make and ready in just about 10 minutes! Also, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
All you need is some apricots and a few simple ingredients.
Air frying apricots intensifies their natural flavor and sweetness.
There is no butter in this recipe, just a light spray of coconut oil.
For an extra treat, serve them with a cottage cheese or yogurt bowl, a scoop of ice cream, or whipped cream!

What Are Air Fryer Apricots?

Apricots are a wonderful stone fruit to air fry! They are similar to peaches, except they are smaller and more tart. Air frying apricots enhances their natural flavor, and the brown sugar adds sweetness. They become so delicious after being air-fried and you can use them in so many ways.

Ingredients Needed

Apricots: We used four medium-sized apricots for this recipe. Make sure to use ripe fresh apricots, not canned. You can always double this recipe to air fry more apricots.
Brown Sugar: The brown sugar enhances the sweetness of apricots and complements their tart flavor.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: We love the flavor pumpkin pie spice adds. It adds depth of flavor and warmth to the dish and pairs well with the natural sweetness of apricots.
Salt: Add a pinch of salt to balance and enhance the flavors.
Coconut Oil: Lightly spray the halved apricots with coconut oil so the seasonings stick.

How To Make Air Fryer Apricots

Step 1: Wash and dry the apricots. Next, cut them in half and remove the pits.

Step 2: Mix the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl.

Step 3: Lightly spray the halved apricots with coconut oil. Then, evenly sprinkle the combined seasonings over the apricots.

Step 4: Place a parchment paper liner in the air fryer basket. After that, place the seasoned halved apricots in the air fryer basket.

Step 5: Air fry the apricots. Once done, carefully remove them from the air fryer, let them slightly cool, and enjoy!

How Long To Air Fry Apricots

Air fry halved apricots face side up in the air fryer at 350°F (175°F) for 7-10 minutes. You don’t have to preheat your air fryer.

Expert Tips

Add A Parchment Paper Liner: It is helpful to add a parchment paper liner to your air fryer basket before adding the apricots for easy cleanup afterward.
Don’t Overcrowd: Depending on the size of the air fryer basket and if you air fry more apricots at a time, keep in mind not to overcrowd. If necessary, cook them in batches.
Use Ripe Apricots: While you want to use ripe apricots, ensure they aren’t over-ripe or you won’t be able to cut them and they will become too mushy.

How To Serve

There are seriously so many incredible ways to serve these air-fried apricots! You can enjoy them as a dessert with your favorite vanilla ice cream. Or, top them with whipped cream or a dairy-free coconut whipped cream. Then, top with optional toppings like granola or nuts such as slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, or chopped pecans.

For another option, serve them as a snack or for breakfast with pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or cottage cheese!

You can even use them in savory dishes! Once air-fried, let them cool and chop them into smaller pieces to add to a salad. They would be delicious in a salad with chopped pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.

They even make for an incredible appetizer! Add a dollop of goat cheese to each halved air-fried apricot. Then, top with chopped pecans and drizzle with balsamic glaze or hot honey! We also love serving them with cured meats such as prosciutto and salami, and cheeses such as goat cheese and brie, on a small charcuterie board!

Variations

How To Make Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own with ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, and ground ginger. Or, you can just use ground cinnamon in this recipe instead.
Sweetener Options: You can use brown sugar, coconut sugar, or a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener such as brown monk fruit or Swerve.
Stone Fruit To Use: If you don’t want to use apricots, try our air fryer peaches recipe! Or, you can even use nectarines.

Storage Instructions

Air fryer apricots are best enjoyed fresh after making them while they are warm. You can store any leftover air-fried apricots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. When ready to serve them again, reheat them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.

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