Air Fryer Apples – 10-Minute Cinnamon Apple Bites
Warm cinnamon air fryer apples with caramelized edges and a creamy vanilla scoop — an easy 10-minute apple dessert or cozy snack.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
Total Time: 13–15 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: About 3 cups cinnamon apple bites
Ingredients
4 medium apples, diced into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional, for a light glossy coating
1 pinch salt
Vanilla ice cream or thick vanilla yogurt, for serving, optional
Directions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add diced apples to a bowl. Toss with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt until evenly coated.
3. Place the apples in the air fryer basket in a loose, even layer.
4. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the apples are tender with lightly caramelized edges.
5. Let the apples rest for 1–2 minutes so the coating thickens slightly.
6. Serve warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or thick vanilla yogurt, if desired.
Notes / Tips
Use firm apples such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady so the pieces stay tender but not mushy.
Cut the apples into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly.
Do not overcrowd the basket — the apples caramelize better with a little space.
Add the ice cream or yogurt after cooking, not before.
For deeper caramelized edges, cook 1–2 extra minutes, but watch closely.
Variations
Caramel Apple Bites: Drizzle lightly with caramel sauce after cooking.
Apple Pie Style: Add a pinch of nutmeg and serve with crushed graham crackers.
Maple Cinnamon Apples: Replace brown sugar with maple syrup.
Crunchy Dessert Bowl: Top with chopped pecans or granola right before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 145
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Protein: 1 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 35 mg
Note: Nutrition values are estimated per serving and do not include ice cream, yogurt, caramel, or extra toppings.
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