Description
Warm cinnamon and maple-glazed air fryer apples are a sweet, comforting dessert that everyone will adore. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy days or cozy nights in. These delicious air fryer apples are not only healthy, but they are also vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Enjoy them on their own as a guilt-free treat, or pair them with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert. You can even serve them over oatmeal for a delightful breakfast! Customize with your favorite nuts or spices to make this dish truly your own.
Ingredients
- 2 red apples (such as Pink Lady, Honey Crisp, or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup (divided)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peeled and cubed apples with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon until well-coated.
- Place the apple mixture into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked, toss the warm apples with the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Serve immediately as is or with toppings like vanilla ice cream or oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: less than 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose sweet apple varieties for optimal flavor. Cut apples into uniform pieces for even cooking. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor variations.