This Air Fryer Apple crisp has a delicious sweet, spicy, buttery topping with a touch of oats for a nice crisp against warm tangy tender apples bursting with all the fall flavors!
Making this delicious apple recipe in the air fryer saves a ton of time! Scrumptious apple crisp in about 20 minutes! It’s the perfect serving size for 2-3 people! If you love apple recipes or warm cozy fall recipes then you will also love my Pie Crust Cookies, Caramel Apple Pancakes or these Apple Cider Donuts and this Baklava Monkey Bread!
I love making this Air Fryer Apple Crisp recipe when I have a craving for something warm and cozy but don't but don't want to make the huge classic dessert with a ton of leftovers. This is a great easy apple recipe for a date night in, and my hubby and I can share it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream that goes perfectly with the crispy topping. You may also like these air fryer recipes for date night in: Air Fryer Jerk Chicken, Air Fryer French Bread Pizza, Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers, or Air Fryer Hot Dogs!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's quick and easy dessert to make. With just a few steps and simple ingredients, you can have a delicious dessert in under 30 minutes, thanks to the air fryer.
- Perfect Texture Every Time: The combination of the tart Granny Smith apples and the crunchy topping ensures that ideal crunch-to-soft ratio that we all crave in this sweet treat!
- Easy to Customize: Whether you're drizzling it with caramel sauce or maple syrup, pairing it with vanilla ice cream, or enjoying it solo, this apple crisp can suit anyone!
Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour: gives the topping a nice texture and helps it to hold together.
- Granulated Sugar: This adds sweetness, color, and flavor to the topping.
- Ground cinnamon: used in both the filling and the topping to add warmth and flavor.
- Old-fashioned oats: adds texture and crunch to the topping.
- Ground nutmeg: also adds warmth and depth of flavor.
- Kosher salt: balances out the sweetness of the recipe.
- Unsalted butter: cold butter in the topping to add richness and flavor.
- Granny Smith apples: These tart apples are perfect for this recipe because they hold their shape when baked and have a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors. Use your favorite apples. I like small chopped apples but you can cut apple slices if you prefer.
- Cornstarch: thickens the juices released by the apples.
- Fresh lemon juice: add brightness and balance out the sweetness.
- Vanilla extract: adds a delicious flavor and aroma.
- Brown sugar: sweetens the apples and adds flavor.
How to Make Air Fryer Apple Crisp
1: Prepare apples by peeling and chopping them in to bite sized pieces.
2: Combine slurry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth.
3: Add slurry to chopped apples.
4: Mix together slurry, sugar, and spices with the apples.
5: Add topping ingredients to a small bowl.
6: Using a fork combine ingredients into coarse crumbs.
7: Press topping gently over apple mixture in baking dish.
8: Place in air fryer basket and Air Fry until topping is golden and apples are tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Granny Smith is my personal favorite they hold their shape when baked and have a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors that work well with the other ingredients in the recipe.
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Place the leftover apple crisp in an oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.
A dry apple crisp could result from not using enough butter in the topping mixture. A good ratio of fat to dry ingredients in the topping is very important. Another reason could be that it has been overbaking causing it to dry out. To avoid a dry apple crisp, be sure to use enough butter and only bake for the recommended time.
Expert Tips
- Use a small oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer for an evenly cooked apple crisp.
- Be sure to mix the slurry well to ensure that the cornstarch is evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Don't overmix the topping mixture. It's okay if there are still little chunks of butter, just be sure all the flour is incorporated.
- If you want a sweeter apple crisp, add more brown sugar to the filling.
Recipe Variations
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping mixture for extra crunch.
- Use different types of apples like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady for a different flavor profile. This recipe is a great way to sample different fresh apples during apple picking season, I prefer tart in this recipe but you could also try sweet apples.
- Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom to the topping mixture for a warm and spicy twist.
- Try these Air Fryer Baked Apples as another great fall dessert option!
- For a spring or summer option, try this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp!
Recipe Substitutions
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the apple crisp in a regular oven at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- If you don't have cornstarch, you can use flour as a thickener for the filling.
Storage Tips
- For best results serve this recipe fresh and warm. Store any leftover apple crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer or oven covered in aluminum foil until warmed through.
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If you like apple desserts, try these unique and tasty Apple Spice Cupcakes or this Apple Pie Crumble! For a berry-flavored twist try this Berry Crisp with a unique pistachio and oat topping. Or try this savory balsamic Strawberry Crisp with goat cheese!
This Pecan Pie Bread pudding is another delicious options for a sweet and nutty fall dessert!
Recipe
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- small bowl
- medium bowl
- chopping board
- paring knife
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ⅛ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- pinch ground nutmeg
- pinch of kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes and room temperature
Filling:
- 3 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar more if you like the apples sweeter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Core and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces on a cutting board, and add them to an oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer (a 5-inch Ramekin works well).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to create a slurry.
- Pour the slurry over the apples, and add the cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt. Stir everything together until the apples are evenly coated.
- In a medium shallow bowl, combine all the topping ingredients using a fork or pastry blender. It's okay if there are still little chunks of butter, just be sure all the flour is incorporated.
- Pour the topping mixture over the apples and pat down to form a secure crust so the topping doesn't fly all around the air fryer.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 370 degrees or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are softened.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream!
Notes
- Use a small oven-safe dish that fits in your air fryer for an evenly cooked apple crisp.
- Be sure to mix the slurry well to ensure that the cornstarch is evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Don't overmix the topping mixture. It's okay if there are still little chunks of butter, just be sure all the flour is incorporated.
- If you want a sweeter apple crisp, add more brown sugar to the filling.
Braghan says
I never thought to make Apple Crisp in the air fryer! I can't wait to make it for my family!
Natalie says
Be still my heart! Check out the delicious topping! I can't wait to try this cozy, seasonal dessert in my air fryer. Genius idea, by the way. And I just bought my mom and air fryer, and I'm going to send this recipe to her!