Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe
Description
Easy air fryer pumpkin spice granola made with rolled oats, pepitas, nuts, and pure maple syrup. It's naturally sweetened, perfectly crunchy, ready in about 10 minutes, and easy to make vegan or gluten-free. The cozy taste of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, certified gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, pepitas
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit, optional, added after cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C) for a few minutes.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, pepitas, and shredded coconut.
- Whisk the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Coat. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Load the basket. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spread the granola in an even layer. For chunky clusters, press it down firmly. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry at 325°F (160°C) for 10–15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes (or only once at the halfway point for clusters). Watch closely at the end to prevent burning.
- Add dried fruit (if using) once the granola has cooled slightly.
- Cool completely before breaking apart and storing — it crisps up as it cools.
Equipment
- Parchment paper (recommended for clusters and easy cleanup)
- Mixing Bowls
Notes
- Storage: Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 weeks, refrigerated up to 2 weeks, or frozen up to 3 months. Cool completely first.
- Vegan: Use maple syrup rather than honey.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Nut-free: Omit nuts; add extra seeds or (after cooking) chocolate chips.
- No pumpkin pie spice? Substitute 2 tsp cinnamon + ½ tsp each nutmeg and ginger.
- For bigger clusters: Press into a compact layer, stir minimally, and cool fully undisturbed before breaking apart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 102mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg