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Air Fryer Baked Apples with Cinnamon

Tender, warm cinnamon-baked apples made quickly in the air fryer, topped with a crunchy oat crumble and caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Optional: Vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle for serving

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • Apple corer or small paring knife
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Prep Apples: Wash the apples and slice them in half. Use a spoon or apple corer to remove the core and seeds from the center of each half.
  2. Make Filling: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, rolled oats, and chopped nuts until combined.
  3. Fill & Air Fry: Spoon the cinnamon oat mixture evenly into the hollowed centers of the apple halves. Place them in the air fryer basket.
  4. Cook: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7–8 minutes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crispy.
  5. Serve: Serve warm as is, or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel syrup. Enjoy!