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Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Baked Apples (Easy, Stuffed & Ready in 20 Minutes!)

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

These easy Air Fryer Baked Apples are stuffed with a cinnamon oat filling and ready in just 20 minutes with only 5 ingredients. A cozy fall dessert with no oven needed!

Ingredients 

  • 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: ¼ tsp nutmeg, raisins, chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Core the apples: Rinse and dry apples. Scoop out the core, seeds, and stem using a melon baller or spoon, leaving the bottom intact to hold filling.
  • Make filling: Mix oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl with a fork until coarse and crumbly. Add any optional mix-ins.
  • Stuff apples: Pack oat filling into each apple cavity. Press gently so it fills and mounds slightly on top.
  • Air fry: Place apples upright in air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender and filling is golden and caramelized. Check at 15 min.
  • Serve: Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use firm apples only — Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala, or Braeburn.
  • Leave the bottom of the apple intact when coring — it holds the filling inside.
  • Cover loosely with foil for first 10 minutes to prevent filling from over-browning, then remove for last 5–10 minutes to caramelize.
  • Check doneness with a fork or toothpick — it should slide in easily with no resistance.
  • Add a splash of water (1–2 tbsp) to the bottom of the air fryer basket to create moisture and prevent sticking.
  • For extra richness, brush the outside of the apple with melted butter before air frying.
  • Make ahead: core and stuff apples up to 4 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Add 3–5 extra minutes when cooking from cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 7gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg