Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Name: Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 firm apples, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1.5 tbsp melted butter; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Sliced apples tossed in butter, cinnamon and brown sugar until tender and caramelized. Serve over ice cream, yogurt or oatmeal. Ready in about 15 minutes.

20 min total
375°F / 190°C
4 servings
8 min prep

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Firm apples win

Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady hold shape. Soft apples collapse into sauce.

Do not crowd

A single layer browns. A pile steams.

Finish hot

The sugar sticks best when the fruit is still hot from the basket.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Prep 8 min · Cook 12 min · Total 20 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer375°F / 190°C

Basket time12 min

Flip / shakeat 6 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Single layer only. Cook in two batches if needed.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Season

Toss the apple slices with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until evenly coated.
Apple slices tossed with cinnamon sugar in a bowl

Cook

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange the apples in a single layer. Cook 10-12 minutes, shaking once, until edges caramelize and the centers are tender.
Cinnamon apples cooking in the air fryer basket
Serve warm, with ice cream or a spoon of yogurt if you like.