These delicious baked air fryer apples are the most perfect dessert to enjoy this Fall. Filled with walnuts, oats, and seasonal spices, this simple sweet treat is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

baked air fryer apples on white plate with spoon beside it topped with ice cream

You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!

Apple season is upon us, which means it's the perfect time to whip up this simple and delicious air fryer dessert! And if you're like me, then you love the fact that your air fryer can make small batches of delicious sweet treats. From air fryer brownies to s'mores made in the air fryer, I like them all.

Y'all know I love a quick and sweet treat in my air fryer, which is why I love this quick and easy apple dessert.

These baked air fryer apples are filled with sweet brown sugar, crunchy walnuts, and chewy oats and seasoned with nutmeg and cinnamon. They're also simple to prep and make.

Be sure to try my Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips and Applesauce Muffins too!

♡ Tanya

Ingredients for Baked Air Fryer Apples

Ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Apples - I use Honeycrisp apples for this recipe, but other kinds will work as well, such as Granny Smith or Fuji.
Butter - I use unsalted butter in this recipe.
Oats and Walnuts - for making the delicious filling. I use Old-fashioned oats and chopped walnuts in this recipe. Feel free to substitute the walnuts with your favorite nut.
Spices - Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
For serving - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

ingredients for air fryer baked apples all laid out with labels

How to Make Baked Apples in the Air Fryer

Step 1: Cut the apples in half from the stem to the bottom. Use a paring knife, spoon, or melon scoop to remove the core, stem, and part of the inside to create a hollow opening. Set aside.

apples that have been cut in half and cored on baking sheet

Step 2: Combine the butter, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and stir until well combined.

Add the mixture evenly into each apple half.

filling for the baked apples in blue bowl after being mixed

Step 3: Place apples in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the apples are tender and the oat mixture is toasted.

Step 4: Serve apples warm and top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy 🙂

air fryer apples from above with ice cream on top

What are the best apples to use?

Sweet but tart apples are best for this recipe, particularly those with firmer flesh. I used Honeycrisp, but Granny Smith or Fuji will also work. Use apples that are firm to the touch with no marks or bruises on the skin.

Can you make them ahead of time?

These baked air fryer apples are best enjoyed as soon as they are cooked, but leftovers will keep well, covered in the fridge for a couple of days, and they can be reheated in the air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit (188°C).

It's best not to prep the apples too far ahead of time, as once you cut them open, they will start to brown. You can mix the filling ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge till you are ready to use it.

Can you make them without an air fryer?

If you don't have an air fryer, you can still make this delicious dessert in the oven. Prepare the recipe as follows, then place the apples in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191°C). It will take slightly longer to get them tender, around 40 minutes, but they will still come out delicious!

An apple served in a white bowl and topped with ice cream.

Tanya's Top Tips

Make sure to cut the apples in half from stem to bottom so they fit in the air fryer and are far enough away from the heating element. Apples that are too close to the heating element may become too crisp on the top.
Don't cut and hollow out the apples too far in advance, or they will start to brown.
Use a fork to check that the apples are tender before serving.
If you're a fan of homemade spices, sub the cinnamon and nutmeg with ½ teaspoon of my apple pie spice mix.

Close up of the baked apples in the air fryer basket.

More Dessert Recipes

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do. If you're looking for more apple recipes, check these out:

Southern-Fried Apples - these pair perfectly on top of a bowl of ice cream.
Apple Crisp Recipe - such a classic. Softened apples topped with a delicious, spiced crisp.
Homemade Apple Cider - this cozy drink will fill your house with an amazing aroma. It's also delicious.

If you have tried this Baked Air Fryer Apples recipe, or any other recipe on my blog, then please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

air fryer baked apples on white plate with spoon on side

Tanya