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Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies

Name: Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 large egg

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Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies — The smell of apples and cinnamon fills the kitchen. You prepare a batch of apple breakfast cookies with your air fryer. The fresh-baked smell reminds you that it is time for fall baking! They are also quick to make, which makes them an excellent choice for busy mornings. These cookies will be perfect with your morning coffee or tea!

Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies are so good! This is the perfect recipe for a great breakfast on a fall day!

There is nothing better than a plate of these cookies! And with only a few ingredients, you can cook these up anytime! My kids just got home from apple picking, and I was looking for something wonderful to do with them, and this breakfast was the perfect treat!

If you love a great healthy breakfast recipe, this is the recipe for you! They only take about 12 minutes to perfectly crisp up in the Air Fryer.

And since these are cookies, they travel ideally. So, make a batch and pack a package for the kids to bring to school as a healthy breakfast. Or surprise them by packing them in their lunchbox. Either way, they’re a delicious and healthy treat!

If you have not baked in the Air Fryer yet, this is a great recipe to start with, and nothing is quicker or better than Air Fryer Cookies!

Some of my other favorite Air Fryer Cookie Recipes are AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES, AIR FRYER COPYCAT DOUBLETREE COOKIES, AIR FRYER 2 INGREDIENT OREO MUG CAKE, and EASY AND DELICIOUS COOKIE MUG CAKE RECIPE MADE IN MINUTES.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies

Here are the simple ingredients, you need to make air-fried apple breakfast cookies.

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and stability to the cookies, ensuring they hold their shape.
Old Fashioned Oats: Adds a chewy texture and enhances the nutritional value with fiber.
Ground Cinnamon: Infuses the cookies with a warm, aromatic spice that complements the apple flavor.
Maple Syrup: Acts as a natural sweetener, imparting a rich, distinctive flavor.
Applesauce: Keeps the cookies moist and adds natural sweetness, reducing the need for additional sugar.
Egg: Binds the ingredients together, ensuring the cookies have a cohesive texture.

How To Make Apple Breakfast Cookies In Air Fryer

Here are the step-by-step directions, to make homemade apple breakfast cookies in the air fryer:

In a bowl, whisk the flour, oats, and cinnamon.

Add the egg, maple syrup, and applesauce and stir to combine. The dough should be thick but scoopable.

With the help of a cookie scoop, shape the cookies.

Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place the cookies inside the basket, around four at a time.

Air fry at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10 to 12 minutes.

Pro Tips

This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model. I have also cooked breakfast cookies in my Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Mealthy Air Fryer. The cooking time will vary by a few minutes, but the recipe is the same.
You must line your Air Fryer Basket with parchment paper to keep the cookie dough from falling through the holes in the basket.
Watch your cookies as they cook up; each air fryer’s cooking time will differ.
Feel free to add some diced apples to the batter! Add some raisins, pecans, and other of your favorite mix-ins!

What do you eat with breakfast cookies?

This is an easy breakfast that you can eat since they are very filling and has protein from eggs and oatmeal.

But you can also easily do these with a bowl of fruit, a cup of yogurt, or even a batch of Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs! Make this a great breakfast treat for your entire family. Served with a batch of hot chocolate and coffee (for the adults)

Are oatmeal cookies good for breakfast?

Think of it this way: you wouldn’t scoff at a bowl of oatmeal. This recipe bakes the oatmeal up. It’s so good, healthy, and delicious!

You have a balanced breakfast right in your Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies since you have the protein from the egg and apples for your fruit. Served with flour and oats, you have starches. This recipe will keep you full until it’s lunchtime!

Making Apple Breakfast Cookies Gluten-Free

This is an easy recipe to switch out for gluten-free ingredients, and the recipe will be the same.

Use gluten-free flour and rolled oats; the recipe will work the same.

How To Store Air Fryer Apple Breakfast Cookies

This is a great recipe to make ahead of time since they store very well. Let them cool to room temperature, and then place them into a plastic bag or airtight container.

Place them onto the counter, and they will stay crispy for about 2 to 3 days.

How To Freeze

This is a great make-ahead breakfast idea that works so well. The cookies are directed below, then let them cool to room temperature. Place the cookies into a freezer bag or freezer-safe container.

They will last for about 1 to 2 months.

You can either let them defrost in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter. You can also pack these frozen in your child’s lunchbox, and they will be thawed by lunchtime!

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