Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Whoopie Pies

These Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Whoopie Pies are soft, spiced cakes filled with a sweet, creamy center. Perfectly portable and quick to make, they combine warm apple flavor with a hint of cinnamon for an irresistible treat.

These Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Whoopie Pies are a cozy, sweet treat that combines soft, spiced cake with a creamy, indulgent filling.

Perfectly portioned for snacks or dessert, they bake up quickly in the air fryer, making them an easy way to enjoy the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon without heating up your oven.

With a tender cake and luscious filling, each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making these whoopie pies a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Soft, tender cakes infused with warm apple and cinnamon flavors.
• Creamy filling that perfectly balances sweetness and spice.
• Quick and easy to make in the air fryer without a full oven.
• Perfectly portioned treats for snacking, dessert, or lunchboxes.
• Impressive and delicious—guaranteed to wow family and friends.

Ingredients Needed

• Yellow Cake Mix: You can use any brand you want, use your favorite!
• Apple Sauce: A great way to make a healthy dessert! This eliminated the vegetable or canola oil while providing a moist dessert!
• Eggs: Use large, room-temperature eggs.
• Apples: Use any of your favorites and dice them small.
• Brown Sugar: Nothing goes better with apples than brown sugar. The molasses in the brown sugar is amazing!
• Vanilla Extract: For the best flavor, use pure vanilla extract!
• Seasonings/Spices: Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and Ground Cloves.

How To Make Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Whoopie Pies

Step One: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and apple sauce until combined.

Step Two: Add the diced apples and spices to a small saucepan and saute over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the apples have softened.

Step Three: Allow the apple mixture to cool slightly and stir into the cake batter mix.

Step Four: Fill the whoopie pie cavities using a whoopie pie pan or drop tablespoons of the batter onto parchment paper. You’ll be working in batches. (This will depend on what air fryer you are using. Air Fryer Oven Models can fit a pan, while Air Fryer Baskets can not)

Step Five: Set the air fry to 320 degrees F and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the whoopie pies are cooked. Cool the whoopie pie cakes on a wire rack. Meanwhile, prepare the filling.

Step Five: Let the cooked Apple Cinnamon Whoopie Pies cool for a few minutes on a wire rack.

Step Six: Add the cream cheese, butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cream until smooth with an electric or stand mixer in a large mixing bowl. Fill a piping bag with the cream filling, pipe it onto one cake, and top it with another to create a whoopie pie.

Pro Tips For The Best Air Fried Whoopie Pies

• Use room temperature ingredients. Let eggs and cream cheese sit out for 15 to 20 minutes to ensure smooth mixing and a fluffier batter and filling.
• Soft apples work best. Choose sweet, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji and dice them small so they cook evenly and fold nicely into the batter.
• Check for doneness. Whoopie pies cook quickly so start checking at five minutes. Cakes should spring back lightly when touched.
• Cool completely before filling. Warm cakes can melt the cream cheese filling so let them cool on a wire rack to keep your pies neat.
• Pipe for precision. Use a piping bag for even cream distribution and clean edges. A spoon works in a pinch but may be messier.

Storing, Freezing and Make Ahead instructions

• Storing: Keep your whoopie pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to five days to maintain texture and flavor.
• Freezing: Wrap each whoopie pie individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to two months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Make Ahead: You can bake the whoopie pies a day or two in advance and store them unfilled. Fill them just before serving to keep the cakes soft and the cream cheese filling fresh.

Equipment Used

• For Air Fryer Basket Models: You can cut these with a pair of scissors: Silicone Muffin Top Pans for Baking, 6-Cavity Non-Stick 3″ Round Whoopie Pie Pan/ Mini Tart Pan for Egg Cloud Bread Bun English Muffins Sandwiches Bakeware Mold.
• For Air Fryer Oven Models: Fox Run Non-Stick Whoopie Pie Pan, Medium, Silver

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