What type of apple is best to make baked apples in the air fryer?

For baked apples, you'll want an apple variety that is firm and holds its shape once baked, like Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Cortland or Granny Smith. You want to avoid varieties that get soft and mushy when baked. It also depends on the flavor you prefer. Granny Smith will be more tart, while Honeycrisp will be sweet. I used SweeTango in this recipe which is a cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar apples, so they're crisp and sweet.

Can you prep baked apples in advance?

You can make the filling in advance and store it covered in the fridge for 2-3 days but I don't recommend prepping the apples a few days in advance as they brown quickly. At best, you can prep them a few hours in advance. To minimize browning, once you core your apples, place them in a bowl of cold water that has been mixed with a pinch of salt. Leave them there for a few minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

How long does it take to bake stuffed apples in the air fryer?

At 330F degrees, it only takes 13-15 minutes to bake whole stuffed apples in the air fryer. This may vary slightly depending on the size and variety of apple you use. It also depends on your texture preference. If you like your baked apples firmer, take them out at 13 minutes. For softer apples, you'll want to air fry them for a few minutes longer.

How do you know when whole apples are cooked?

You'll know your apples are fully baked when they're fork tender and the oat filling is crispy on top.

How do you serve air fryer apples?

I think they are best served with some maple syrup or caramel drizzled over top and a scoop of ice cream. (Use dairy-free ice cream or try this homemade s'mores ice cream )! They're also great for breakfast served with a dollop of yogurt.

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Name: Air Fryer Baked Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup large flake rolled oats (substitute with quick oats); 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (substitute with all purpose white flour); 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (substitute with brown sugar); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon plant-based butter, melted (substitute with melted coconut oil or dairy butter); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 6 apples (see note)

Description

Air Fryer Baked Apples are an easy alternative to apple crisp with a warm cinnamon oat filling and just 15 minutes in the air fryer!

Ingredients

1/2 cup large flake rolled oats (substitute with quick oats)
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (substitute with all purpose white flour)
1 tablespoon coconut sugar (substitute with brown sugar)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon plant-based butter, melted (substitute with melted coconut oil or dairy butter)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
6 apples (see note)

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Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together everything but the apples to make the oat filling. Set aside.
Wash and dry your apples and slice about 1/4 – 1/2 inch off the tops.
Remove the apple cores. A combination of paring knife and spoon works best to get out all the seeds. You can also use an apple corer.
Divide the filling into each of the apples.
Place the apples in the air fryer basket and air fry on 330F for 13-15 minutes, or until fork tender.
Use tongs to carefully remove the apples from the air fryer basket.
Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup and/or a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

Use apples that are firm and crisp and won’t get mushy when baked such as SweeTango, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Cortland or Granny Smith.
You’ll want to make sure the apples you select are sturdy and can stand up on their own. If they’re wobbly, they’ll just tip over in the air fryer. I usually select rounder apples.
Try not to use apples that are too tall or you may need to cut more off the top. The oats on top of taller apples will brown quicker in the air fryer.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and 1:1 gluten-free flour.
If you prefer your baked apples firm, take them out at 13 minutes. For softer apples, bake them for 15-17 minutes.
If you have a small air fryer, you may need to air fry the apples in batches or make just half a recipe.
You may need to adjust the air frying time and temperature slightly based on your brand and model of air fryer. This recipe was tested in a 5.8 quart Cosori.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.