Air Fryer Apple Crisp
This Air Fryer Apple Crisp gives you warm cinnamon-spiced apples topped with buttery, crisp oats in a fraction of the time it takes to bake a full-size crisp. The apples turn soft and saucy while the oat topping gets golden and crunchy. Make individual servings in ramekins or bake the whole batch in one small dish that fits your air fryer. Add vanilla ice cream on top and serve it while it’s still warm.
No. The apple peels soften as they cook, so you can leave them on if you like the added texture. If you prefer softer, smoother apple pieces, peel the apples before chopping them.
Yes. Bake the apple crisp at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
Yes, in the same amount. Old fashioned oats stay visible and chewy, while quick oats break down into a finer, more sandy topping. Both crisp up in the air fryer.
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If your model recommends it, run it empty at 375°F for about 3 minutes first. A hot basket starts browning the topping right away, which matters on a cook this short.
Vanilla ice cream: The cold scoop melting into the hot apples is the whole point.
Whipped cream: Or a splash of heavy cream poured straight over the top.
Greek yogurt: A spoonful turns a leftover ramekin into breakfast, and yes, we do that.
Salted caramel sauce: For the nights when you want to go all the way.
Ingredient Notes
- Apples: Granny Smith apples add a nice tart flavor and hold their shape well while cooking.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the apples and balances their tartness.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the juices released by the apples as they cook.
- Cinnamon: Gives the filling its classic warm apple crisp flavor.
- Nutmeg: Adds another layer of warm spice.
- Lemon zest: Adds a little brightness to the sweet, spiced apples.
- Oats: Create the hearty, crisp texture in the topping.
- Flour: Helps hold the crumbly topping together.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the topping and helps it brown.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: Carry the warm spices from the apple filling into the topping.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness.
- Melted butter: Moistens the topping and helps create those crisp, buttery crumbles.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
- Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, about ½ inch in size. Peel the apples first if desired.
Add the chopped apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest to a medium bowl.
- Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture. Mix with a fork until crumbly and small clumps form.
- Divide the apple mixture evenly between 4 small ramekins. You can also use one 6-inch round baking dish that fits inside your air fryer. Gently press down the apples so they’re relatively compact.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples. Leave the topping loose rather than packing it down.
- Place the ramekins or baking dish in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Test an apple with a fork. If the apples are still too firm, continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
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Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 3 apples chopped into ½-inch pieces (Granny Smith works great)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Crisp Topping
- ½ cup oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, about ½ inch in size. Peel the apples first if desired. Add the chopped apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest to a medium bowl. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the oat mixture. Mix with a fork until crumbly and small clumps form.
- Divide the apple mixture evenly between 4 small ramekins. You can also use one 6-inch round baking dish that fits inside your air fryer. Gently press down the apples so they’re relatively compact.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples. Leave the topping loose rather than packing it down.
- Place the ramekins or baking dish in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Test an apple with a fork. If the apples are still too firm, continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
How to Store Air Fryer Apple Crisp
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover the individual ramekins with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3-4 days. Reheating: Reheat the apple crisp in the air fryer at 320°F for 3-4 minutes to help crisp the topping again. You can also microwave individual servings for 30-45 seconds, although the topping will be softer. Freezer: Let the apple crisp cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Make ahead: Assemble the apple crisp and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before cooking. Since it will be cold when it goes into the air fryer, it may need an extra minute or two of cooking time.Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer: Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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