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

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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.

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!

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 Honey crisp apples for this recipe but other kinds will work as well, such as Granny Smiths 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 and ground nutmeg and a pinch of salt.
For serving - Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

How to make baked air fryer apples

Gather your ingredients.

ingredients for air fryer baked apples all laid out with labels

Cut apples in half from stem to bottom and 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

Combine butter, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and stir to combine.

Add mixture evenly into each apple half.

filling for the baked apples in blue bowl after being mixed

Place apples in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, until the apples are softened and the oats mixture is toasty.

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, and ones that have firmer flesh. I used Honeycrisp, but Granny Smith or Fuji will also work too. 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. Make the recipe as below, then place the apples into the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (1901°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.

Recipe Notes and 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 too close to the heating apple may become too crisp on the top.
Don't cut and hollow out the apples too far ahead of time 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.

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air fryer baked apples on white plate with spoon on side

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Baked Air Fryer Apples

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.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword air fried apples, fall apple dessert, how to air fry apples

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 Honeycrisp apples
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
2 Tablespoons old fashioned oats
2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

Cut apples in half from stem to bottom and 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.
Combine butter, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl and stir to combine.
Add mixture evenly into each apple half.
Air fry on 350 degrees Fahrenheit 20-25 minutes, until the apples are softened and the oats mixture is toasty.
Serve apples warm and top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy 🙂

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Notes

I use Honey crisp apples for this recipe but other kinds will work as well, such as Granny Smiths or Fuji.
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 too close to the heating apple may become too crisp on the top.
Don't cut and hollow out the apples too far ahead of time or they will start to brown.
Use a fork to check that the apples are tender before serving.

Nutrition

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This post was originally published September 9, 2021. It has been updated with new photos and information.