Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with warm cinnamon-spiced apple flavor. They’re quick to make, perfect for a cozy snack, breakfast, or on-the-go treat.
Cozy, soft, and packed with warm apple and cinnamon flavors, these Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate comfort snack.
They come together quickly, thanks to the air fryer, and deliver a perfect balance of chewy oats, tender apples, and a hint of spice in every bite.
Whether you’re grabbing a mid-morning treat, whipping up a quick dessert, or packing a sweet breakfast on the go, these cookies are a wholesome, flavorful choice that everyone will love.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Soft and Chewy: Each bite is tender, moist, and perfectly textured.
- Warm Apple Spice Flavor: Cinnamon and apples create cozy, comforting flavors.
- Quick and Easy: Air fryer method makes baking fast and hassle-free.
- Healthy-ish Treat: Oats and real fruit add fiber and wholesome goodness.
- Perfect Anytime Snack: Great for breakfast, dessert, or an on-the-go bite.
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Ingredients Needed
- Butter: Softened butter adds richness and tender texture to cookies
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and helps cookies hold their shape
- Quick Oats: Adds chewy texture and wholesome oat flavor naturally
- Ground Cinnamon: Warms the cookies with sweet, aromatic spice notes
- Baking Soda: Helps cookies rise and spread evenly while baking
- Salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness in the dough
- Apple Pie Spice: Combines warm spices for classic apple dessert flavor
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Boosts sweetness and adds aromatic depth to cookies
- Brown Sugar: Adds moisture, sweetness, and rich caramel-like flavor
- Unsweetened Apple Sauce: Natural fruit puree for moisture and subtle sweetness
- Egg: Binds ingredients together and contributes to soft texture
- Apple: Fresh diced apple adds natural sweetness and soft bites
- Powdered Sugar: Smooth sugar for glazing and finishing sweet cookies
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Creates a creamy, rich glaze for cookie topping
How To Make Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Step 1: Melt the butter in a medium bowl and set it aside. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Whisk it together and set it aside.
Step 2: In the butter bowl, stir in apple pie spice, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth. Then mix in the applesauce and egg until fully combined.
Step 3: Pour the wet apple mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped apple pieces for added texture.
Step 4: Set your air fryer to 315°F on the air fryer setting and preheat. Line the basket with parchment paper, then use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to portion the dough into 2-inch cookie balls.
Step 5: Arrange each cookie dough ball on the parchment-lined basket, leaving 1½ inches of space between them to allow for spreading. You may need to cook in multiple batches—about six cookies fit at a time. Keep the remaining dough chilled in the fridge between batches. Air fry the cookies for 6–8 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat until all cookies are baked.
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Tips
- Use slightly firm, chilled cookie dough for more even air frying and less spreading.
- Make sure the air fryer basket is lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Leave enough space between cookies so they bake evenly and don’t merge together.
- For extra flavor, lightly sprinkle cinnamon or sugar on top before air frying.
- Keep an eye on the first batch to adjust timing slightly depending on your air fryer model.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating Instructions
- Storing: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. This keeps them soft, chewy, and flavorful.
- Freezing: Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheating: Warm cookies in the air fryer at 320°F for 1–2 minutes for a fresh-baked taste. This restores their soft, chewy texture without overbaking.
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Faqs
Can I bake these cookies in a regular oven? Yes! Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
How thick should I make the cookie dough balls? About 2 inches wide works best for even baking and a soft, chewy center.
Can I make the dough ahead of time? Absolutely! Chill the dough in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before air frying.
Can I use frozen apples instead of fresh? Yes, but make sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid extra moisture in the dough.
How long do the cookies stay fresh? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Can I add nuts or raisins? Yes, fold in chopped nuts or raisins for extra flavor and texture.
Can I make these cookies vegan? You can substitute butter with plant-based margarine and use a flax or chia egg instead of a regular egg.
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Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups quick oats
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
- ½ cup apple sauce, Unsweetened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large apple, Chopped
Icing:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Melt the ¼ cup butter in a medium bowl and set it aside. In a separate large bowl, combine the 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups quick oats 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon Kosher salt. Whisk it together and set it aside.
- In the butter bowl, stir in 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, 1 tablespoons vanilla extract and 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar until smooth. Then mix in the ½ cup apple sauce and 1 large egg until fully combined.
- Pour the wet apple mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chopped 1 large apple for added texture.
- Set your air fryer to 315°F on the air fryer setting and preheat. Line the basket with parchment paper, then use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to portion the dough into 2-inch cookie balls.
- Arrange each cookie dough ball on the parchment-lined basket, leaving 1½ inches of space between them to allow for spreading. Set cook time for 6–8 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat until all cookies are baked.
- To make the icing, mix 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream in a small mixing bowl.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- You can refrigerate the dough before baking for about twenty to thirty minutes if you’re worried about the cookies being too thin or feel like the dough is not staying chilled enough (For example, if you’re in an extra warm climate.)!
- After cooking, these can be kept on the counter for up to 4 days or in the fridge for a week. These are so good, though; they generally don’t last more than a day or two! And, of course, you can freeze them for up to a month.
- These are deliciously glazed or not. For a different variation, you could even drizzle a little caramel on top instead of the glaze!
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