Name: Air Fryer Baked Apples
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 4 large apples ((I like a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)); 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon vegan butter or margarine (melted (optional)); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon tapioca starch (or corn starch)

Sweet, soft, caramel-ly, air fryer baked apples! Tastes like apple pie, but in a fraction of the time. You’ve got to try this simple, healthier dessert, it’s sure to be a hit.

Close up of baked apples in white serving dish.

Apple desserts, like my apple bread are incredibly special during the autumn season and this one has all the great flavours of apple pie, but it’s healthier and ready in no time!

It’s sweet, buttery and so so delicious. Serve it on Christmas or Thanksgiving topped it with a scoop of nice cream for an extra special treat.

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Apple wedges coated in sweet marinade in white serving bowl.

Ingredients + Substitutions

All you need is 4 ingredients, plus the optional butter, if using.

Apples, butter, syrup, cinnamon and flour on kitchen counter. — *See recipe card for quantities.*

Apples: I like using a mix of sweet and tart apples, but you may use all one variety, if preferred. My favourite combo is granny smith and honeycrisp.
Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup to keep this dessert refined sugar free.
Tapioca flour: This thickens your marinade, giving it a caramel like texture. If you don’t have tapioca flour, you may use corn starch with similar results.
Butter: The butter is optional, but if you’re not avoiding oil, I highly recommend it.

Instructions

(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. (photos 1-2)

Then add the apple wedges to the bowl and mix to evenly coat them. (photo 3)

Collage of images of marinade being mixed and then apple wedges added to the bowl.

Place half a cup of water below the basket of your air fryer, then arrange the apple wedges in an even layer. (photo 4)

Air fry the apples for 12-15 minutes, or until they are fork tender. (photo 5)

Apple wedges in air fryer before and after cooking.

Serve your apples warm and enjoy!

Fork holding up baked apple wedge with bowl of baked apples below.

Variations

Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of sriracha to the marinade for a spicy/sweet combo.
Kid friendly: Peel the apples before slicing.

Equipment

We use (and LOVE) a Ninja Foodi 8 quart. However, you may use any model for this apple dessert.

Just note that different models will have varying cook times. So make sure to check on your apples often, towards the end of cooking.

Can I make these in the oven?

Yes, if you don’t have an air fryer, place the coated apples in a baking dish and bake at 380 degrees F for 18-20 minutes, until the apples are soft.

Storage

If you have leftovers (unlikely!), store them in an air tight container in your fridge for 1-2 days.

I don’t recommend freezing these.

Expert Tips

If you have picky eaters, remove the apple peel before slicing and coating with the marinade for a smoother texture.
Try and cut your apple wedges into equal size pieces for even cooking. If some pieces are larger, they won’t be as soft.
Use your favourite apple variety. I like to mix sweet and tart apples, but use all sweet, or all tart, if preferred.

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Buon appetito

Rosa

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Air Fryer Baked Apples

Sweet, soft, caramel-ly, air fryer baked apples! Tastes like apple pie, but in a fraction of the time.

5 from 37 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 17

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 164cal

Author: Rosa

Equipment

Ninja Foodi appliance on white background.

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

Ingredients

▢ 4 large apples (I like a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
▢ 3 tablespoons maple syrup
▢ 1 tablespoon vegan butter or margarine melted (optional)
▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
▢ 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or corn starch

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the syrup, melted butter (if using), cinnamon and tapioca starch. Mix well.
Wash your apples, remove any stickers and slice each apple into 8 wedges/segments, removing the seeds/core. Place the sliced apple wedges into the bowl and mix well to evenly coat.
Place ¼ cup of water at the bottom of your air fryer, below the basket. Then place the coated apples inside the basket in an even layer. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, until the apples are fork-tender. Mix every 5 minutes or so. Serve warm.

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Notes

If you have picky eaters, remove the apple peel before slicing and coating it with the marinade for a smoother texture.

Try and cut your apple wedges into equal size pieces for even cooking. If some pieces are larger, they won’t be as soft.

Use your favourite apple variety. I like to mix sweet and tart apples, but use all sweet, or all tart, if preferred.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for 1-2 days.

**Please check with your air frying brand manufacturer before adding water below the basket. Some models allow it, while others do not. If you’re uncertain, avoid it.

Nutrition

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.

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