These Air Fryer Apples taste like those Cracker Barrel fried apples. The air fryer makes the apple slices tender and a simple sauce make them irresistible.
In researching Air Fryer Apples, there are lots of options. Apple chips, baked apples and ones like these, tender slices of apple. I wasn’t setting out to make a copycat recipe. But that is basically what happened. If you like those fried apples from Cracker Barrel, you’ll love these. They are healthier but just as delicious. These apples are super simple to make. They’d made a great dessert that won’t make you feel too guilty.
What you need to make Air Fryer Apples
- Apples (I used Organic Honeycrisp for testing)
- Vegetable Oil
- Maple Syrup
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
The truth about oil in the Air Fryer
There’s not a lot to explain about this recipe for air fryer apples. They are simple and require only a few ingredients. They’re terrific for snacking or dessert. I’ve published almost 50 recipes for the air fryer now. And most every time I say don’t use cooking oil spray like Pam. I can’t emphasize this enough. The propellants in the spray will break down the non-stick coating on your basket. Sprays do not belong in air fryers. I toss my food with a little vegetable oil before putting it in the basket. This adds a very minimal amount of fat and calories. If you insist on a spray, you can buy an oil mister and fill it with vegetable oil. But I personally find misters to be more trouble than they are worth.
Kitchen Tips
- I use a Philips XXL Air Fryer to test all of my recipes
- Paring knife for peeling and slicing apples
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Air Fryer Apples
These Air Fryer Apples taste like those Cracker Barrel fried apples. The air fryer makes the apple slices tender and a simple sauce make them irresistible.
Ingredients
- 6 apples
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Peel, core and slice the apples. Toss them with the vegetable oil.
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Place the apples in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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Air fry the apples at 400 degrees F for about 14 minutes, or until the apples are starting to brown and tender. There's no need to stir or toss the apples during cooking time.
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Place the apples in a bowl and stir in the maple syrup, sugar and cinnamon.
Sara Welch says
Another great recipe for my air fryer! Gave these a try and it couldn’t have been easier; not only did they turn our delicious, but my kitchen smells amazing to boot! Delish!
foodtasticmom says
So glad you mentioned the aroma! It made my kitchen smell like cooked apples and it was awesome!
Claudia Lamascolo says
These flavors you used are fantastic on applesI can just taste it already on how good this is air fried! Cant wait to try it!
foodtasticmom says
I know you’ll love them!
Gail Montero says
I didn’t think this could be done in an air fryer so I am both delightfully and deliciously surprised! YUm!
foodtasticmom says
I am still surprised by my air fryer. And I’ve been using it for a few years!
Jenn says
I’m in love with my air fryer and I know I’m going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to try it but I don’t have Honeycrisp so I’ll just use what I’ve got on hand. Yum!
foodtasticmom says
The recipe should work with almost any apple. Enjoy!
Michelle Boule says
These were so good and absolutely delicious. I just bought an air fryer and have been trying out a lot of different recipes and this one was a hit
foodtasticmom says
So glad to hear this Michelle. Thanks!