Air fryer cinnamon apples is a quick air fryer apple recipe that combines warm spices, oats, and pumpkin seeds for a sweet, crunchy treat. The apples get cooked in just 10 minutes, and they are a healthy and flavorful snack or dessert with no peeling required.
What ingredients are required to make air fryer cinnamon apples?
Ingredients required to make air fryer cinnamon apples are mentioned below.
- 2 medium apples: Use softer apples, like golden delicious apples, for better caramelization. But you can use red ones also.
- ½ cup brown sugar: You can also use white sugar, coconut sugar, or keto-friendly alternatives like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.
- 1 tsp nutmeg: It enhances the natural sweetness of the apples and complements the cinnamon.
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon: It balances the tartness of the apples and brings a sweet, woody, and slightly spicy note.
- 2 tbsp oats: They provide a subtle crunch and nutty flavor when toasted in the air fryer.
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds: Just like oats, pumpkin seeds provide a crunch, nuttiness, and nutrition to the recipe.
- ½ lemon: We will need half lemon for lemon juice as it prevents browning and balances the sweetness with a hint of acidity.
What equipment is required to make an air fryer with cinnamon apples?
An air fryer, parchment paper, a strainer or sifter, and a knife (for cutting apples) are required to make air fryer cinnamon apples.
4 Steps to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
- De-seed two apples (no need to peel them) and cut both into medium-sized slices. Lay the apple slices on parchment paper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 392°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is preheating, squeeze half the lemon juice on the sliced apples. Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar on the sliced apples. Then, sprinkle 1 tsp ground nutmeg and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon on the sliced apples with the help of a fine mesh strainer or sifter.
- Add 2 tbsp oats, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, and a pinch of salt on the top of sliced apples. Put the sliced apples inside the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Serve with my homemade ice cream recipe.
Below are the recipe video instructions on how to cook cinnamon apples in the air fryer.
FAQ’s
Can I make this recipe without an air fryer?
Yes, you can bake the apples at 400°F (204°C) for 15–18 minutes in a conventional oven until soft and caramelized.
Can I freeze the cooked apple slices?
I don’t recommend freezing the cooked apple slices as the texture of the apples can become mushy upon thawing.
Can I add other toppings?
Yes, you can add chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts), raisins, or shredded coconut for variation.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 knife
- 1 Sifter
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp oats
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- De-seed two apples (no need to peel them) and cut both into medium-sized slices. Lay the apple slices on parchment paper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 392°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is preheating, squeeze half the lemon juice on the sliced apples. Sprinkle ½ cup brown sugar on the sliced apples. Then, sprinkle 1 tsp ground nutmeg and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon on the sliced apples with the help of a fine mesh strainer or sifter.
- Add 2 tbsp oats, 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, and a pinch of salt on the top of sliced apples. Put the sliced apples inside the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 392°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Serve with my homemade ice cream recipe.
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