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A plate with two baked peach halves topped with granola and two scoops of vanilla ice cream, next to a spoon on a rustic wooden table.
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Air Fryer Baked Apples

These pumpkin spice air fryer baked apples are tender, warmly spiced, and topped with crunchy granola and vanilla ice cream. An easy fall apple dessert made in the air fryer in about 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 2 large firm apples skins on; red or green
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter use vegan butter if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup granola of choice store-bought or homemade; use certified gluten-free if necessary
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving; use dairy-free if necessary
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Instructions

  • Cut the apples in half vertically, from stem to bottom. Remove the stems, then scoop out the cores with a spoon or melon baller. Place the halves cut-side up in the air fryer basket.
    Halved apples with bright yellow flesh are placed on a dark metal baking tray, illuminated by direct light.
  • Brush with the melted butter, then sprinkle with the sugar and pumpkin spice.
    Two apple halves sprinkled with chili powder rest on a dark surface, with light highlighting the texture and spice.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and a fork easily pierces the flesh. Larger apples may need a few extra minutes.
    A close-up of a baked peach half with a caramelized, golden-brown surface, resting on a dark grill.
  • Spoon granola over the hot apples.
    Two baked apple halves topped with granola sit on a white ceramic plate with brown speckles, placed on a wooden surface.
  • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, serve, and enjoy!
    A plate with baked peach halves topped with granola and melting vanilla ice cream, set on a wooden table.

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Notes

Use large, firm apples such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, Cosmic Crisp, or Braeburn. These varieties soften nicely while still holding their shape.
Store-bought or homemade granola both work well. Add it only after the apples have finished cooking so it stays crisp.
The size and variety of your apples can affect the cooking time. Larger, firmer apples may need a few extra minutes.
To make it vegan/dairy-free, use vegan butter and serve with your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
The apples are ready when a fork slides easily into the flesh but the halves are still holding their shape.
Air fryer models vary, so start checking for doneness around the 15-minute mark.

Nutrition

Serving: 1apple halve | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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