Fall in love with the irresistible aroma of warm, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a golden-brown crisp topping – all made effortlessly in your air fryer. This Air Fryer Apple Crisp delivers the perfect balance of tender fruit and crunchy oat topping in just 35 minutes.
With only 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll create a comforting dessert that’s lighter than traditional versions but still packed with those nostalgic autumn flavors. Whether served solo or crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this quick and easy recipe will become your new favorite way to enjoy seasonal apples.
Fresh Air Fryer Apple Crisp Ingredients
- Apples: 5 mixed red and green apples, keeping skins adds extra nutrients
- Natural Sweetener: 3 tablespoons maple syrup, adds rich caramel notes
- Thickener: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ensures perfect filling consistency
- Warming Spices: 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Clean and remove cores, then dice into bite-sized pieces. Keep those nutritious skins on!
- Create Base: Toss diced apples with cornstarch until evenly coated
- Season Filling: Add maple syrup and spice blend, mix thoroughly for even distribution
- Transfer: Place the seasoned apple mixture into your air fryer-safe dish
- Top Layer: Combine rolled oats, pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup, then spread over apples
- Air Fry: Set to 350°F and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly
Cooking Techniques
The air fryer makes this apple crisp super easy! The secret to getting it just right is cutting your apples into similar-sized pieces – about 1-inch cubes work great. This helps them cook at the same rate. When mixing the topping, use your fingers to work it together until it feels like wet sand. This creates those perfect crispy clusters everyone loves!
Variations
You can switch up this recipe in so many tasty ways! Try pears instead of apples for a different fall flavor, or mix in some cranberries for extra zing. Don’t have pecans? Walnuts or almonds work great too! For a gluten-free version, just swap the rolled oats for certified gluten-free oats. If maple syrup isn’t your thing, honey makes a wonderful substitute.
Serving Suggestions
This warm, cozy apple crisp is amazing on its own, but adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes it to new heights! The cold ice cream melting into the warm apples is pure magic. You can also try a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or even a spoonful of Greek yogurt for breakfast. Yes, I said breakfast – I won’t tell if you don’t!
Storage Tips
Keep your leftover apple crisp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you want to enjoy it again, pop it back in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 350°F to crisp up the topping. The microwave works too, but the topping won’t be as crispy. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months – just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Apple Crisp Filling
- 5 whole apples mix of green and red
- 3 T maple syrup
- 1 T cornstarch
- 1.5 t cinnamon ground
- 1 t ginger spice
- 1/4 t nutmeg
Instructions
- Wash and core your apples.
- Next, dice your apples! I like leaving the skin on, but you can also peel them before dicing.
- Then toss the apples with corn starch.
- Pour the maple syrup and spices over the apples. Stir to mix apples with ingredients.
- Pour into an oven safe dish or an air fryer pot.
- Then, mix your rolled oats, chopped pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup for your crisp topping in a large bowl.
- Then, add the crisp topping to the apples in the air fryer pot.
- Air Fry at 350F (176C) for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
