Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples Made Easy and Delicious
A quick and easy air fryer dessert featuring sweet apple slices coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture, air fried to golden perfection. Ideal for a healthy snack or cozy fall treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: drizzle of maple syrup or scoop of vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thick rounds. Lay them flat on a plate.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush both sides of the apple slices generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place the apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the apples have crispy edges and tender centers.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use sweet apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
- Can be a great topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg