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Air Fryer Apples

Air Fryer Apples are caramelized cinnamon-sugar apple wedges with crispy edges, cooked in a single layer for tender bites. Finished warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, they’re a fast American dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple wedges
  • 3 large apples Peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges.
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Melted.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla ice cream For serving.
  • 1 caramel sauce For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 air fryer

Method
 

Season the apples
  1. In a bowl, toss apple wedges with melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until evenly coated and glossy.
Air fry
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375F for even caramelization.
  2. Arrange apple slices in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until caramelized and tender.
  3. If needed due to crowding, work in batches to keep the edges crisp instead of steaming.
Serve
  1. Serve warm apples over vanilla ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

For the crispiest edges, keep the apples in a single layer and shake them halfway through so hot air circulates. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 3-4 minutes. Freezing is not recommended because the apples soften after thawing. For a dairy-light swap, use plant-based butter and dairy-free vanilla ice cream while keeping the caramel sauce.