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Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars

Air Fryer Cranberry Crumble Bars

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cool Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

These air fryer cranberry crumble bars have a buttery oat crust, a tart fresh or frozen cranberry filling, and a crumbly topping. A make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert that keeps your oven free.

Ingredients 

Crust and crumble

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 226 g
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, 240 g
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 45 g
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 133 g
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cranberry filling

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw), 150 g
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 67 g
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, optional

Instructions

  • Line an 8-inch square metal pan with a parchment sling, leaving overhang on two sides.
  • In a large bowl, mix the butter, flour, oats, 2/3 cup sugar, salt and vanilla with your hands or a wooden spoon until it forms clumpy crumbs.
  • Press a little more than half the crumble firmly and evenly into the pan.
  • Place the pan in the air fryer and air fry at 320°F for 10 minutes, until the crust looks set and dry.
  • Meanwhile, toss the cranberries with 1/3 cup sugar, the cornstarch and the orange zest, if using.
  • Spread the cranberries over the warm crust. Squeeze the remaining crumble into small clumps and scatter over the top.
  • Air fry at 320°F for 18–22 minutes more, until the topping is golden and the juices bubble at the edges. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns early.
  • Cool in the pan 1 hour, then refrigerate 30 minutes. Lift out with the parchment and cut into 8 bars.

Equipment

  • air fryer (6-quart or larger, or an air fryer oven)
  • 8-inch square metal baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Sharp Knife

Notes

  • Pan size: An 8-inch square pan fits most 6-quart and larger baskets and air fryer ovens. For smaller baskets, halve the recipe and use a 6-inch pan; check the crust at 8 minutes and the bars at 15 minutes after topping.
  • Frozen cranberries: Use straight from the freezer. Add 2–3 minutes if the center isn't bubbling.
  • Make ahead: Bake up to 2 days ahead and keep covered in the fridge.
  • Storage: Refrigerate airtight up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Air fry at 300°F for 2–3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 153mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 4gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg