Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars — It’s no secret that the holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends. But all of the cooking can be exhausting, especially if you have multiple ovens going at once. This recipe for Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars is perfect for any holiday gathering because it doesn’t require a range! Give this one a try before your next big event!
I’m so excited to share this recipe for Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars with you! These bars are perfect for the holidays, but they’re also great any time of year. I made my own cranberry sauce in just a few minutes, and it turned out perfectly sweet and tart. The crumble topping is buttery, gooey, and packed with cinnamon-sugar goodness. My favorite part is that these bars are really quick to make–mix up the dough in one bowl, spread on top of the cranberries layer by layer until it’s all used up, then bake! You’ll be able to enjoy them fresh from the oven while they’re still warm and gooey inside.
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These Cranberry Crumble Pie Bars Are:
- Easy to make
- A great way to celebrate the holidays
- A perfect family treats! Serve these at Thanksgiving or Christmas!
- So good, the entire family will thank you!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars
- Butter: This will provide the base for your dough, it will hold the entire dough and crumble together.
- All-Purpose Flour: The base for your dessert.
- Rolled Oats: Add some great texture to the dessert.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds some sweetness to the dessert. Works wonderfully with the cranberries!
- Salt: Adds some saltiness to the crumble
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds lots of flavor for a traditional dessert
- Cranberries: One of the best ways to celebrate the season, who doesn’t love cranberry desserts?
How To Make Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour, oats, ⅔ cup sugar, salt, and vanilla extract with hands or a wooden spoon until combined and a crumbled texture.
Toss the cranberries with the remaining sugar in a separate bowl until evenly coated.
In a square baking pan, press half of the crumbled mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust layer. Spread the cranberries evenly across the top of the crust, and sprinkle on the remaining crumbled mixture. (Note: Depending on the size of your pan and air fryer, you may work in two batches.)
Set the air fryer setting to 340 degrees and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the cranberry bars are cooked through, and the top is lightly golden brown.
Allow cooling before slicing and serving.
Can I Use Frozen Cranberries To Make Cranberry Crumble?
I am a cook, and I often use frozen cranberries to make my favorite dessert, Cranberry Crumble. The recipe and cooking time will be precisely the same, whether you use fresh or frozen cranberries.
How To Store:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. You can also reheat it in the microwave or the air fryer.
What Pan To Use:
What pan to use? That is the question. The answer, of course, depends on what you’re air fryer you are using. I separated my suggestions into people using a basket air fryer and an air fryer oven.
Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick 8-Inch Square Cake Pans, Set of 2, Steel Bakeware Set: This is the perfect pan for a larger air fryer basket and an air fryer oven model.
Wilton Performance Pans, 6″ Square: For smaller air fryer basket models, the Ninja Foodi, the Instant Pot Vortex, and small Air Fryer Ovens, this fits perfectly.
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Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour, oats, ⅔ cup sugar, salt, and vanilla extract with hands or a wooden spoon until combined and a crumbled texture.
- Toss the cranberries with the remaining sugar in a separate bowl until evenly coated.
- In a square baking pan, press half of the crumbled mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust layer. Spread the cranberries evenly across the top of the crust, and sprinkle on the remaining crumbled mixture. (Note: Depending on the size of your pan and air fryer, you may work in two batches.)
- Set the air fryer setting to 340 degrees F and cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the cranberry bars are cooked through, and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Allow cooling before slicing and serving.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Baking Pan
Nutrition
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