Air Fryer Apples
Warm cinnamon and maple-glazed air fryer apples are the perfect healthy dessert, snack, or breakfast. They taste like apple pie filling, take 15 minutes, and need just 4 ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free.
Ingredients
- 2 large red apples, (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup, divided
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, (refined has no coconut taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- Toss: In a bowl, toss the apple cubes with 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup, the melted coconut oil, and the cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Arrange: Add the apples to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they don't overlap too much, or they won't cook properly. No cooking spray needed.
- Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden, slightly crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
- Glaze: Transfer the warm apples to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Don't skip this step; it's what keeps them juicy and saucy.
- Serve warm on their own, over vanilla or cottage cheese ice cream, or with Greek yogurt or oatmeal.
Notes
Don't skip the final maple toss: It's what makes these apples juicy. Without it, they can come out dry.
Give them space: Crowded apples steam instead of caramelizing, so cook in batches if needed.
Check early: Air fryers vary, so start checking at 10 minutes.
Swaps: Honey works in place of maple syrup (not vegan). Olive oil works in place of coconut oil.
Serving size: About 1 apple per serving.
Storage: Best within 20 minutes of air frying. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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