Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugared Apples Recipe
Delicious and easy Air Fryer Apples recipe offering a quick way to prepare tender, cinnamon-flavored apples with a buttery finish. Perfect as a healthy snack or a warm topping for desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Apples
- 4 small/medium apples (Gala recommended)
Seasoning and Flavoring
- 1½ tsp cinnamon, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 T sugar
Oils and Butter
- 1 T canola oil (vegetable oil also works)
- 2 T butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Remove the cores of the apples and slice them into 1/2 inch thick slices. You can choose to peel the apples or leave the skin on based on your preference. Toss the apple slices with canola oil, vanilla bean paste, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to evenly coat them.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C). This ensures the apples cook evenly and achieve a tender texture.
- Air Fry Apples: Place the apple slices in the air fryer basket. Although oil spritzing is optional, you can lightly spray the basket to prevent sticking. Arrange the apples evenly in a single layer, avoiding too much overlapping. Air fry the apples for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even tenderness.
- Toss with Butter and Seasoning: Once the apples are soft and tender, transfer them to a bowl. Add melted butter, the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon, and sugar. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the apples in the buttery, sweet cinnamon mixture.
- Serve and Store: Serve the apples immediately for the best flavor. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 2 months.
Notes
- You may keep the apple peels on for added texture and nutrients or peel them if preferred.
- Using vanilla bean paste adds a rich flavor; vanilla extract can be a suitable substitute.
- The apples should be arranged as evenly as possible in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Leftover apples can be frozen, making them convenient for later use in desserts or as snacks.
- Different apple varieties such as Honeycrisp or Fuji can be used, but Gala apples provide a balanced sweetness and texture.
