Are air fried apples healthy?

Yes, these are healthy! Apples are full of vitamin and nutrients that are good for your body, butter is a healthy fat, and maple syrup is a natural sweetener so you can get that sweet flavor without using processed sugar.

Can I make these vegan?

You most definitely can! Just substitute the melted butter for melted coconut oil or avocado oil and you've got vegan air fryer apples in minutes.

Are air fryer apples gluten free?

Yes, there is no gluten in this recipe.

Can I double the recipe?

Certainly! You may just have to cook in 2 batches so your air fryer isn't over crowded.

Air Fryer Apples (The BEST)

Air Fryer Apples

sliced air fried apples with baby's breath on vanilla ice cream.

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Air fryer apples are out of this world delicious. Tender, juicy apples are tossed in a buttery, maple syrup with warm notes of cinnamon. It tastes just like apple pie filling, but you only need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes!

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 Pink Lady apples- peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup- divided
4 teaspoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt (optional)
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F and spray the basket with avocado oil spray
While the air fryer is preheating, peel your apples and cut them into thin slices
Place the prepared apple slices into a large bowl and drizzle over 3 teaspoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg (if using)
Gently stir the apple slices to ensure everything is well coated, then pour them into your preheated air fryer basket
Cook at 380 degrees F for 7-8 minutes until tender
In a clean, large mixing bowl place your air fried apples and drizzle over the remaining 1 teaspoon of melted butter and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
Use a rubber spatula to stir them around and coat them in the sweet, buttery sauce
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use a firm, crunchy type of apple
Be sure to peel your apples
Cut the apple slices into equal thicknesses so they cook evenly
Add a pinch of nutmeg and salt for extra flavor
Substitute the butter for melted coconut oil to make vegan and dairy free air fryer apples
Best enjoyed within 30 minutes of cooking

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/air-fryer-apples/