Air Fryer Apple Crisp for Two
Description
A small batch air fryer apple crisp made in two ramekins — tender cinnamon apples under a buttery oat streusel, ready in 25 minutes with no oven and no leftovers.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Oat Streusel Topping
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease two 6-ounce ramekins with butter or cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla until evenly coated. Let sit 2 to 3 minutes.
- Divide the apple mixture between the ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full and pressing down gently.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and work it in with your fingertips or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized clumps.
- Spoon the topping over the apples, mounding slightly. Cover each ramekin tightly with foil.
- Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and cook for 5 more minutes, until the topping is deep golden and the filling bubbles at the edges.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Equipment
- Two 6-ounce ramekins
- Aluminum Foil
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Foil matters. Cooking uncovered from the start scorches the streusel before the apples soften.
- Cold butter only. Melted butter makes a paste instead of crumbles.
- Running hot? If your air fryer browns aggressively or your ramekins sit high in the basket, use 325°F and add 3 to 5 minutes.
- Oven method: Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, foil-covered for the first 20.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Doubling: Cook in batches. Crowding the basket blocks airflow and the topping won't crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 6gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 452IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg