Description
Delight in the warm, sweet flavors of Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples, a quick and easy dessert or snack made by coating fresh apple slices with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture and air frying them to tender perfection. This recipe is perfect for a comforting treat that requires minimal prep and cooks in just minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large Apples or 3 small, sliced ½ inch thick, core discarded
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Cut the apples into slices about ½ inch thick, making sure to discard the core to avoid tough or inedible parts.
- Melt the butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter using the microwave or alternatively on the stovetop until fully liquefied.
- Mix the cinnamon sugar sauce: Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the melted butter and stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Coat the apple slices: Add the sliced apples into the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir gently to ensure each slice is evenly coated with the flavorful blend.
- Air fry the apples: Place the coated apple slices into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F (approximately 193°C) for 10 minutes, checking around the 8-minute mark to prevent overcooking based on your air fryer and apple thickness.
- Serve: Once cooked until tender and slightly caramelized, remove the apples from the air fryer and serve warm as a snack or dessert.
Notes
- Ensure all the apples are evenly coated in the cinnamon sugar mixture for balanced flavor.
- If your air fryer basket tends to stick, lightly brush or spray it with oil before adding the apples.
- Air fryer models vary, so monitor the apples during cooking, especially around 8 minutes, to achieve your preferred texture.
- Optionally peel the apples before slicing if you prefer a softer texture without skin.
