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Air Fryer Apples

Air Fryer Apples are quick caramelized cinnamon-sugar apple wedges with crispy edges. They cook fast at 375°F and turn tender with a lightly crisp finish—perfect warm over vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 3 large apples Peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges.
Cinnamon sugar coating
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Melted.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
Serving
  • 1 vanilla ice cream For serving.
  • 1 caramel sauce For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

Coat the apples
  1. In a bowl, toss apple wedges with melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. The apples should look glossy and fully dusted with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Preheat air fryer
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Let it reach temperature before cooking so the edges caramelize quickly.
Air fry
  1. Arrange the apple slices in a single layer in the basket. Work in batches if needed so they don’t crowd and steam.
  2. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until caramelized and tender. Look for deep golden edges and softened wedges that still hold their shape.
Serve
  1. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of caramel sauce. The hot apples should slightly melt the ice cream for a gooey sauce finish.

Notes

For the crispiest edges, keep the apple wedges in a true single layer and avoid overcrowding—batch if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then reheat in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through. Freezing isn’t recommended because the texture of apples softens too much. Dietary swap: use coconut oil (instead of butter) for a dairy-free version while keeping the same cinnamon-sugar mixture.