Air Fryer Baked Apples
These Air Fryer Baked Apples are an easy dessert that tastes just like apple pie. Tender apples are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, topped with pie crust slices, and then air fried until golden. Easy to make and perfect for apple season!
Ingredients
- 5 Granny Smith apples
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon maple extract (can also use 2 teaspoons maple syrup)
- 1 refridgerated pie crust (I used one crust from a 14.1 ounce box)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice one apple; then place into a small saucepan.
- Add sugar, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and maple extract to saucepan and stir to coat apples with mixture. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently until the apples are soft and the liquid is thick, about 7-8 minutes.
- While the apple mixture is cooking, cut the tops off the remaining four apples and hollow out the insides of each apple with a melon baller. Spoon the thickened apple mixture into the center of each apple, filling to the top.
- On a flour surface, roll out the pie crust using a rolling pin. Cut the dough into ⅓ inch thick, 4-5 inch long strips. Place three strips over one apple vertically, then two horizontally. Alternate strips to create a lattice pattern. Repeat with the remaining three apples.
- In a small bowl, beat egg and milk to form an egg wash. Brush mixture over pie crust, then sprinkle with sugar (if desired).
- Preheat air fryer (if your model has this option) to 350℉. Line the basket with parchment paper, if using, and carefully place apples in the basket. Air fry for 15 minutes at 350℉, or until crust turns golden brown. Remove apples from air fryer, top with vanilla ice cream (if desired), and serve immediately.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples are best because of the tartness. However, honey crisp or fuji apples would also work.
- If you don't have a melon baller, you can use a regular metal spoon to hollow out the apples
- These are best eaten right away, as the apples will become soggy once refrigerated. However, you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, if needed.
- To reheat: warm in the microwave for 30-40 seconds or in the air fryer at 350℉ for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Air Fryer Baked Apples above the recipe box.