This Easy Air Fryer Apple Danish is buttery, flaky, and filled with sweet, tender apple slices. Quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, it brings bakery-style flavor right to your kitchen.
If you love warm, flaky pastries but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this Easy Air Fryer Apple Danish is for you.
Buttery layers of dough cradle tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices, baked to golden perfection in the air fryer.
It’s quick, delicious, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack anytime you crave a bakery-style treat at home.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Flaky, Buttery Layers – Perfectly golden, tender pastry in every bite.
- Sweet and Fruity – Filled with cinnamon-spiced, tender apple slices.
- Quick and Easy – Ready in minutes thanks to the air fryer.
- Bakery-Style at Home – Enjoy a café-worthy treat without leaving your kitchen.
- Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack.
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Ingredients Needed
- Caramel Candies: Soft caramel pieces to melt inside the pastry.
- Apple Pie Spice: Warm, aromatic blend for sweet, spiced apple flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and balances the tartness of apples.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor with rich, aromatic vanilla notes.
- Cream Cheese: Creates creamy, tangy filling for the Danish pastry.
- Golden Delicious Apple: Tender apple slices for sweet, juicy fruit filling.
- Crescent Dough Rolls: Flaky, buttery dough forming the Danish’s base.
- Caramel Sauce: Drizzle over finished pastry for extra sweetness and gooeyness.
How To Make Easy Air Fryer Apple Danish
Step One: Start by chopping the caramels up into smaller pieces. Set them aside and chop the apple into small pieces as well- discarding the stem, core, and seeds. Place the caramels, apple pie spice, and granulated sugar in a bowl.
Step Two: Next, add the vanilla extract and the softened cream cheese to the bowl. Add the chopped apple. Mix well with a spatula. Set aside. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting, then line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.
Step Three: Cut the crescent dough into smaller pieces (About five inches across or so, you can make them as big or as small as you like – this will determine how many Danish you end up with, though.)
Step Four: Form each crescent dough piece into round flat Danish shapes, rolling up the edges like a crust. Place each piece on the parchment paper. You don’t want them to overlap or touch. (You may have to do more than one batch. I was able to fit four Danish in at a time. )
Step Five: Place a heaping scoop of the caramel apple mixture right in the middle of each crescent dough piece. Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and “air fry” the Danish for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
Step Six: Once they’re fully cooked, remove them from the air fryer & allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then, drizzle each with the caramel sauce.
Easy Air Fryer Apple Danish Recipe Tips
- Use firm, crisp apples: Varieties like Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp hold their shape and add natural sweetness.
- Don’t overfill: Place a moderate scoop of apple-caramel filling in the center to avoid spillage while cooking.
- Space pastries apart: Ensure Danish pieces don’t touch in the air fryer for even cooking and golden edges.
- Check air fryer size: Cook in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding.
- Optional toppings: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce or powdered sugar glaze for a bakery-style finish.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store cooled Danish in an airtight container for up to 1 day for best freshness.
- Refrigerator: Keep in a sealed container for 3–4 days; reheat in the air fryer or oven before serving.
- Freezing: Freeze fully cooked Danish in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 325°F for 3–5 minutes or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to restore flakiness and warmth.
Easy Air Fryer Apple Danish Recipe Faqs
What type of apples work best for this Danish? Firm, crisp apples like Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Fuji hold their shape and provide natural sweetness.
Can I use store-bought crescent dough? Yes! Store-bought crescent dough works perfectly and makes this recipe quick and easy.
Can I make these ahead of time? You can prep the apple-caramel filling and dough shapes in advance, but air fry right before serving for the best texture.
Can I freeze the Danish? Yes. Freeze fully baked Danish in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer.
Can I add extra toppings? Absolutely! Drizzle with extra caramel sauce, powdered sugar, or even a cream cheese glaze for a bakery-style finish.
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Easy Air Fryer Apple Danish
Description
Ingredients
- 3 Caramel Candies, Cut into pieces
- 1 ½ tablespoons Apple Pie Spice
- 4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1 Golden Delicious Apple, Can substitute any apple
- 1 can Crescent Dough Rolls
- 1 ½ tablespoons Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Start by chopping the 3 Caramel Candies up into smaller pieces. Set them aside and chop the 1 Golden Delicious Apple into small pieces as well- discarding the stem, core, and seeds.
- Place the caramels, 1 ½ tablespoons Apple Pie Spice, and 4 tablespoons Granulated Sugar in a bowl.
- Add the 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract and the softened 4 ounces Cream Cheese to the bowl.
- Add the chopped apple. Mix well with a spatula. Set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Then, line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.
- Cut the 1 can Crescent Dough Rolls into smaller pieces (About five inches across or so, you can make them as big or as small as you like – this will determine how many Danish you end up with, though.)
- Then form each crescent dough piece into round flat danish shapes, rolling up the edges a little like a crust. Place each piece on the parchment paper. You don’t want them to overlap or touch. (You may have to do more than one batch. I was able to fit four Danish in at a time. )
- Place a heaping scoop of the caramel apple mixture right in the middle of each crescent dough piece.
- Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and “air fry” the Danish for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once they’re fully cooked, remove them from the air fryer & allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- Then, drizzle each with the 1 ½ tablespoons Caramel Sauce
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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