Description
Warm cinnamon and maple-glazed air fryer apples are a delightful dessert that brings comfort and joy to any occasion. This simple yet scrumptious recipe combines tender, juicy apples with the warm embrace of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts, these air fryer apples are not only quick to prepare but also cater to various dietary preferences as they are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with oatmeal or vanilla ice cream, this healthy treat is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red apples (like Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Gala), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp real maple syrup (divided)
- 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F and lightly spray the basket with non-stick spray.
- Peel and core the apples. Cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the apple cubes with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon until well coated.
- Place the coated apple cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer for even cooking.
- Air fry for about 10-14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. The apples should be golden brown outside and tender inside when done.
- Remove from the air fryer and toss gently with another tablespoon of maple syrup before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of cooked apples (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg