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baked apples topped with scoop of vanilla ice cream
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Air Fryer Baked Apples

Our air fryer baked apples use brown sugar and cinnamon to create a crisp caramelized coating then are topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These gluten-free baked apples are a super simple dessert idea that kids love!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer baked apples, gluten free baked apples
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • apple corer or knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 4 medium apples
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • vanilla ice cream optional (check for gluten-free)

Instructions

  • Prepare the apples for baking. Place the apples on a cutting board. Cut the top off each apple, then use the apple corer to core each apple. Place onto air fryer tray.
  • Add cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle each apple with cinnamon then evenly distribute the brown sugar over the top of the apples.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until apples are soft. Serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Tips

  • Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, Jonagold or Fuji are our top apple recommendations for baking.
  • If you don't own an air fryer, place the apples in the oven to bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg