Quick Air Fryer Baked Apples is a simple, fall-inspired treat that’s the perfect dessert.
You only need some ingredients like apples, oats, raisins, brown sugar, and a little cinnamon to create those cozy flavors.
Walnuts add a bit of crunch, and the air fryer makes the apples tender for the perfect combo.
It’s an easy way to enjoy the classic taste of baked apples with a quick twist.
This recipe combines everything we love about fall; warm, sweet flavors and comforting textures.
It’s a dessert that’s homemade but doesn’t take much time to make.
Weight Watchers Points
4 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 4 Blue Plan and 8 Green Plan
4 WW Freestyle Points and 8 Smart Points
Why You’ll Love This Quick Air Fryer Baked Apples
Easy to Make
This recipe is simple and comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. No complicated steps or fancy techniques, making it perfect for any skill level.
Perfect Fall Dessert
These baked apples capture all the cozy flavors of fall with cinnamon, brown sugar, and oats. It’s an ideal dessert to enjoy during the cooler months.
Healthy Ingredients
With apples, oats, and walnuts, this recipe is filled with wholesome ingredients that taste great without being too heavy.
Quick Air Fryer Recipe
Using an air fryer makes this recipe faster than traditional baking, so you can enjoy a warm, delicious dessert in under 30 minutes.
Great for Any Occasion
Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a gathering with friends, these stuffed apples are a crowd-pleaser that works for any occasion.
Tips and Tricks
Choosing the Right Apples
For the best results, choose apples that are firm, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. These hold up well during cooking and won’t turn mushy in the air fryer.
Preventing Apples from Tipping
If your apples don’t stand up straight, slice a small piece off the bottom to level them. This will keep them stable while they cook.
Customize the Filling
Feel free to swap out the raisins for dried cranberries or the walnuts for pecans if you prefer. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra fall flavor.
Line Your Air Fryer
To make cleanup easier, line the bottom of your air fryer basket with parchment paper or foil. This will catch any filling that may fall out during cooking.
Ingredient Substitutions
Apples
If you don’t have small apples, you can use medium or large ones. Just adjust the filling amount and cooking time accordingly.
Rolled Oats
Quick oats can be used if you don’t have old-fashioned rolled oats. They may result in a slightly different texture, but they’ll still work.
Raisins
Dried cranberries, chopped dates, or even dried apricots can be used in place of raisins for a similar sweet and chewy texture.
Walnuts
If you’re out of walnuts, pecans or almonds make great substitutes. You can also leave out the nuts entirely if needed.
Brown Sugar
White sugar or coconut sugar can replace brown sugar, though you may lose a bit of that rich, molasses flavor.
Butter
Melted coconut oil or even olive oil can be used instead of butter if you’re out or want a dairy-free option.
How to Store and Reheat
To store leftover baked apples, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To reheat, simply place the apples in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 5-7 minutes until warmed through. Avoid overcooking to prevent the apples from becoming too soft.
Freezing isn’t recommended for this recipe as the apples may lose their texture when thawed.
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Quick Air Fryer Baked Apples
Ingredients
- 4 small apples
- ¼ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- If the apples don't stand up straight, trim the bottoms to level them.
- Cut the tops off the apples and set them aside.
- Use a melon baller or paring knife to scoop out the cores, leaving a ⅔-inch-thick shell. Keep the bottom intact.
- In a medium bowl, mix the oats, raisins, brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and toss to coat.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each apple.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300°F if needed.
- Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper.
- Place the stuffed apples in the basket and put the reserved tops back on the apples.
- Air-fry for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
Notes
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