Description
These Air Fryer Baked Apples are a delightful and easy dessert option that combines the natural sweetness of apples with a crunchy oat topping. Using the air fryer results in tender, cinnamon-infused apples with a crispy oat crust, making for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 Apples (Pink Lady recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Old Fashioned / Rolled Oats
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (or honey or rice malt syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Wholemeal / Whole Wheat Flour (or almond meal or all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Cut apples in half through the stem and remove the core, stem, and seeds. Brush a teaspoon of melted butter over the cut sides of the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Make the Topping: Combine oats, melted butter, maple syrup, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture evenly on top of the apple halves.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Carefully place the apple halves in the air fryer basket and cook at 180C / 350F for 15 minutes or until softened.
- Serve: Enjoy the baked apples warm, topped with ice cream or cream if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the topping by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey in the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple half
- Calories: Approx. 180 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 45mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 5g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 15mg
