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Served a la mode fashion, air fryer apples with ice cream couldn’t be any more delicious! You don’t even have to remove the skin. These air fryer apples with oats can be made in advance and reheated and topped with ice cream when you are ready to serve.

air fryer apples with ice cream on a white plate

Here in Arkansas, we’ve never really had much chance for apple picking! It seems like a dreamy fall activity for those who have apple orchards nearby!

Why We Love Air Fryer Desserts

Air fryer desserts seem less daunting than oven desserts. Why? I’m not sure. But they just do!

Enter the air fryer!

We all know I love a good air fryer dessert. I mean my air fryer blueberry fried pies and my air fryer peaches are super popular for good reason! And so are our air fryer peaches!

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and divided
4 large Honeycrisp apples

If you’ve ever made baked apples in the oven, the concept is very similar with these apples in the air fryer. You will get a bit of caramelization near the edges with the sweet flavor on the inside of the apples.

Storage, Advance Prep, and Reheating Instructions

Store leftover air fryer baked apples in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for the ideal taste and texture. Be sure to let them cool completely before placing them into an airtight container or bag for storage.
Make the filling ahead of time and store it in an airtight container on the counter to save time.
To reheat: Place the apples onto a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 30-45 seconds until sufficiently warmed. Alternatively, warm in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 300 degrees. This will allow the top to remain crispy.

Recipe Tips for Air Fryer Stuffed Apples

Serve topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Be sure to choose apples with vibrant coloring that are firm and free from blemishes.
The topping will be soft when warm and crisp up as it cools.
To prevent apples from tipping over, you can place them into a small air fryer pan that fits your air fryer or nestle them slightly against each other so they won’t budge.
You can baste the apples with additional melted butter a couple of times while cooking to retain more moisture.

wooden tray with honey crisp and a large knife

dropping spoonful of oats on air fried apples on white plate

oat Honeycrisp baked apples in air fryer basket

air fried apples with oat topping stacked on a plate with more apples at back

Optional Toppings for Air Fryer Apples

There are so many options when it comes to toppings for air fried apples.

Cool Whip
Honey
Chocolate syrup
Chopped nuts
Caramel
Ice Cream
Graham cracker crumbs
Granola
Sprinkles

ice cream scooped on top of air fried apples with oats

air fryer apples on a white serving plate with container of honey at back

Air Fryer Apples with Oats

These air fried apples with oats and vanilla ice cream make for a simple yet classic apple dessert!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

1 air fryer

Ingredients

½ cup Oats old fashioned rolled oats
2 tbsp All purpose flour
2 tbsp Light brown sugar
½ tsp Cinnamon
2 tbsp Butter melted and divided; salted or unsalted
4 Apples Honeycrisp; large

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of butter until well combined. It should have a wet, sand-like consistency that stays together when packed into a spoon.
Cut each apple in half and use a spoon or melon baller to remove the core, leaving an indent about the size of 2 tablespoons.
Brush the remaining butter evenly over the inside of each apple.
Divide the filling evenly among the apples. Spoon into the cored section and use the back of the spoon to firmly pack.
*Place the filled apples into the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes. When done, the apples should be lightly brown and fork-tender. Feel free to cook for additional time if you prefer a softer apple.
Allow 10 minutes for apples to cool a bit and for the topping to fully crisp before serving.
Add vanilla ice cream or topping of your choice.

Notes

* You may need to add additional time based on your air fryer size, power, and how soft you’d like the apples.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 6gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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