Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread is amazing! It is also the perfect breakfast, filled with chunks of fresh apples and all of the fall spices. This is the perfect breakfast to wake up on, on a lovely fall morning.
So, if you are looking for a way to use up your bounty of apples from apple picking, this is one of my favorites! The top is amazing, and the center is everything you want it to be, moist, tender, and filled with chunks of apples.
This bakes up so well in the Air Fryer, light, tender, and delicious. And without preheating and cooking in about half the time of a traditional oven, this will convince you that baking is awesome in the Air Fryer.
If you are looking for even more Air Fryer Quick Bread Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER BANANA BREAD MUG CAKE, AIR FRYER CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD, AIR FRYER RASPBERRY BREAD, and AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI BREAD.
Apple Streusel Quick Bread
Characterized as a sweet bread infused with diced apples and on top a sweet and rich cinnamon topping. This is guaranteed to serve even the pickiest eaters n your house. There is nothing like an extra dose of cinnamon and sugar in the morning.
Served with a hot cup of coffee, this makes for an amazing breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread
- Brown Sugar: Sweet, rich sugar for moist, flavorful bread
- Ground Cinnamon: Warm spice enhancing sweetness and autumn flavors
- Ground Nutmeg: Adds subtle, nutty, aromatic spiced flavor
- Fresh Apples: Tender fruit pieces for natural sweetness
- Granulated Sugar: Balances flavors with classic sweet taste
- Butter: Adds richness, moisture, and tender texture
- Eggs: Bind ingredients and provide structure to bread
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances sweetness with aromatic flavor
- All-Purpose Flour: Base for structure and bread formation
- Baking Powder: Leavening agent for light, airy texture
- Baking Soda: Helps rise and balances acidity
- Sour Cream: Adds moisture, tang, and tender crumb
How To Make Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread
Step One: Start by spraying your loaf pan with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step Two: Peel and core your apples, then cut them up, and spoon in 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Step Three: In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter, then gradually add the eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well, then add the sour cream. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle the apple mixture in the center, followed by more of the batter.
Step Four: Sprinkle the top with the brown sugar/cinnamon/nutmeg mixture. Set in the air fryer basket or tray, set cook time for 12-15 minutes at air fryer temperature of 330 degrees F. (air fryer setting)
Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread Recipe Tips
- Make sure to use a thinner pan than you would if you were baking this, this would ensure that the center of the bread gets fully cooked.
- Grease your pan well with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper.
- If you do not want to peel, you can omit that step, they will cook up, and the skins will be tender.
- Do not overmix the batter. Otherwise, you will end up with dense apple bread.
- Check frequently your Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread to make sure it doesn’t overbake.
- If you find that the top of the bread is getting browner, add a piece of foil snuggly around the bread.
Storing Instructions
Store the Apple Streusel Quick Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and foil.
Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread Recipe Faqs
What size pan should I use in the air fryer? You must use a loaf pan that fits inside your air fryer with clearance for air circulation. For most models, a small metal or silicone loaf pan (6x3 or 7×3 inches) works best.
How do I prevent the streusel topping from burning? Because the air fryer heats from the top, the streusel can burn quickly. If the topping looks done but the bread isn’t, loosely cover the top of the pan with a small piece of aluminum foil for the remainder of the cooking time.
How do I know when the bread is fully baked? Test the center with a thin wooden skewer or toothpick. It should come out clean (free of raw batter). Baking time is highly variable, so rely on the skewer test, not just the clock.
What kind of apples work best in this bread? Firmer, slightly tart apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji hold their shape well when baked and provide a nice contrast to the sweet streusel and bread..
Why i s my bread soggy in the middle? This is usually due to the bread not being fully cooked through. Ensure your pan size is appropriate for the air fryer so air circulates evenly, and always check the internal doneness with a skewer.
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Air Fryer Apple Streusel Quick Bread
Description
Ingredients
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Apple Quick Bread:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Start by spraying your loaf pan with olive oil spray.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Peel and core your apples, then cut them up, spoon in 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter, then gradually add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix well, then add the sour cream
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle the apple mixture in the center, followed by more batter.
- Sprinkle the top with the brown sugar/cinnamon/nutmeg mixture.
- Set in the air fryer basket or tray for 12 to 20 minutes at 330 degrees F. (air fryer setting)
- Check your bread if it’s fully cooked. I put a toothpick in the center of the bread.
- The exact time is going to depend on your air fryer and what pans you made it in. Obviously, the larger pans will need more time.
- Just continue to air fry in 5-minute intervals until the toothpick comes out clean.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Baking Pan, Oven Safe (thin pan works best)
Nutrition
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