Easy Air Fryer Applesauce
Description
Naturally sweet, perfectly spiced homemade applesauce made in your air fryer in just 20 minutes. No added sugar needed — just pure apple goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs apples, about 4–6 medium, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional, to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into roughly ½-inch pieces.
- Place the diced apples in an oven-safe bowl or cake pan. Add the water, lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar (if using), and salt. Stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl tightly with aluminum foil.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, carefully stirring once halfway through. (Cook time depends on your apple variety — see notes.)
- Check for doneness: apples should be fork-tender. If not, cook another 3–5 minutes.
- Mash with a fork for chunky applesauce, or blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container.
Equipment
- Oven-safe bowl or 7-inch cake pan,
- Aluminum Foil
- Fork, potato masher, or immersion blender
Notes
- Honeycrisp + Granny Smith is the best combo. Fuji, Gala, and Pink Lady all work too.
- Cook times: softer apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala) 15–18 min; firmer apples (Granny Smith, Pink Lady) 20–25 min.
- Stores in the fridge 5–7 days or freezer up to 3 months.
- Skip the cinnamon and brown sugar if making for baking substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg