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    Air Fryer Apple Crisp

    Published: Sep 15, 2022 · Modified: Nov 15, 2022 by Air Fryer Everything Team · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Air Fryer Apple crisp is super delicious and ready in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for the Fall season, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    Smell the delicious warm seasonal spices wafting through the air and cozy up by the fire with this perfect holiday favorite made even easier using the air fryer!

    apple crisp air fryer in small pie dishes next to sliced apples and decorative pumpkins

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    Nothing says holiday season like the smell of pumpkin spice, cinnamon and nutmeg wafting through the house. This air fryer apple crisp will give you all the warm and fuzzy Fall excitement!

    Speaking of delicious Fall recipes, you will love these Air Fryer Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls and Air Fryer Nectarines over ice cream for some other sweet treat ideas!

    You can also convert this recipe into and air fryer apple crumble or air fryer mini apple pie with a few easy tweaks. Air fryer apple desserts are a healthy way to celebrate the holidays!

    Why this recipe works

    air fryer apple crumble with oats in small pie dishes next to sliced apples and decorative pumpkins
    • This is the perfect Fall dessert. Lovely for Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime when you want to feel warm and cozy!
    • Air fryer apple crisp is ready in less than 20 minutes and is a favorite that your friends and family will love.
    • Making air fryer desserts are a great option with way less cleanup and you don’t have to heat up the house to make this quick and easy dessert. Plus, only a few easy pantry ingredients required!

    Ingredients

    labeled ingredients to make air fryer apple crisp

    Apple Crisp Filling

    • Granny Smith or Honey Crisp Apples
    • Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar.
    • White Sugar
    • Butter: Unsalted or salted (omit extra salt).
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice: Or, equal parts, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove.
    • Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh is preferred. Can use bottled if necessary.
    • Kosher Salt

    Apple Crisp Topping

    • Flour: All-purpose white flour.
    • Oats: Old fashioned oats.
    • Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar.
    • Pecans: chopped (optional). Can use other nuts if preferred such as walnut or hazelnuts.
    • Kosher Salt
    • Butter: Unsalted or salted (omit extra salt).

    How to make apple crisp in air fryer?

    numbered process shots to make air fryer apple crisp
    1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
    2. Peel, core and slice apples.
    3. In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, lemon juice and melted butter. Mix well.
    4. Divide apple mixture into 2 mini round baking dishes.
    5. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans (optional) and salt. Mix well.
    6. Add melted butter. Hand mix until crumbs form.
    7. Evenly sprinkle apple crisp crumble topping over apples in baking dishes.
    8. Cover baking dishes with aluminum foil or baking dish lid.
    9. Bake air fryer apple crisp in air fryer on 350°F for 11-13 minutes.
    10. Uncover baking dish and cook on 350°F for an additional 5 minutes or until top is golden brown.
    11. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (optional).

    Air Fryer Mini Apple Pie with Pillsbury or Pastry Dough: Place layer of pastry dough in baking dish, add apple mixture and crisp topping (optional), cover in pastry dough lattice. Follow same cooking instructions.

    Cupcake Size Air Fryer Apple Crisps: Cook uncovered at 350°F for an approximately 5 minutes.

    Air Fryer Fruit Crisp: Substitute your favorite fruit such as pears, peaches, berries or any fruit of choice.

    Pre-Heating Air Fryer: I recommend pre-heating air fryer. However, if you choose not to pre-heat, add about 3-4 minutes to your cook time. 

    Leftovers and Storage: Transfer to airtight container or dish. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Can reheat and serve.

    Nut Substitutions or Omission: If you are allergic to pecans, you can omit. You can also substitute other nuts such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.

    This recipe works well with any brand of air fryer including Ninja Foodi, Gourmia, Vortex, Nuwave, Cuisinart, Cosori, Power XL and Power Air.

    Apple crisp vs. Apple crumble vs. Apple cobber vs. Apple pie

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    Have you ever wondered the difference between a pie, crumble, crisp or cobbler? Yup, me neither! Just kidding! Here is your quick and easy cheat sheet:

    • Apple Crisp: The topping is a combo of sugar, butter, flour and oats (so this air fryer crisp is basically an apple crumble with oats in the air fryer).
    • Apple Crumble: The topping is combo of sugar, butter and flour.
    • Apple Cobbler: Topped with pie dough or biscuit dough, but no crust on the bottom.
    • Apple Pie: Pie dough or biscuit dough on the top and bottom.

    FAQ and expert tips

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    What is the best apple for apple crisp?

    Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples are some of the best apples for an apple crisp. These apple varieties are a little more tart and super crunchy which provides an excellent balance to the sugar. However, you can really use any kind of apple you desire.

    Can I leave apple crisp overnight?

    If you are leaving the apple crisp overnight, it is best to refrigerate in an air tight container.

    Can apple crisp be refrigerated before baking?

    Yes, apple crisp can be refrigerated before baking. You may need to slightly increase the cook times if very cold.

    ninja air fryer apple crisp recipe in small pie dishes next to sliced apples and decorative pumpkins

    Other easy air fryer tips

    • Reheating pizza in the air fryer
    • Reheating ribs in the air fryer
    • Reheat wings in the air fryer
    • Trader Joe’s Artichoke Timbales in Air Fryer
    air fryer apple crisp recipe in small pie dishes next to sliced apples and decorative pumpkins

    Air Fryer Apple Crisp

    This Air Fryer Apple crisp is super delicious and ready in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for the Fall season, Thanksgiving or Christmas.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: air fryer, Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 474kcal
    Cost: $6

    Equipment

    • 1 Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi 
    • 2 4 Inch Round Baking Dish 4” diameter x 2 “height, capacity 8 oz

    Ingredients

    Apple Crisp Filling

    • 2 medium granny smith apples
    • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (lightly packed)
    • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter  (if butter is salted, omit extra salt)
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or equal parts, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove)
    • 1½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 pinch kosher salt

    Apple Crisp Topping

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
    • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (lightly packed)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
    • 1 pinch kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter  (if butter is salted, omit extra salt)

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
    • Peel, core and slice apples.
    • In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, lemon juice and melted butter. Mix well.
    • Divide apple mixture into 2 mini round baking dishes.
    • In large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans (optional) and salt. Mix well.
    • Add melted butter. Hand mix until crumbs form.
    • Evenly sprinkle apple crisp crumble topping over apples in baking dishes.
    • Cover baking dishes with aluminum foil or baking dish lid.
    • Bake air fryer apple crisp in air fryer on 350°F for 11-13 minutes.
    • Uncover baking dish and cook on 350°F for an additional 5 minutes or until top is golden brown.
    • Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce (optional).

    Notes

    Air Fryer Mini Apple Pie with Pillsbury or Pastry Dough: Place layer of pastry dough in baking dish, add apple mixture and crisp topping (optional), cover in pastry dough lattice. Follow same cooking instructions.
    Cupcake Size Air Fryer Apple Crisps: Cook uncovered at 350°F for an approximately 5 minutes.
    Air Fryer Fruit Crisp: Substitute your favorite fruit such as pears, peaches, berries or any fruit of choice.
    Pre-Heating Air Fryer: I recommend pre-heating air fryer. However, if you choose not to pre-heat, add about 3-4 minutes to your cook time. 
    Leftovers and Storage: Transfer to airtight container or dish. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Can reheat and serve.
    Nut Substitutions or Omission: If you are allergic to pecans, you can omit. You can also substitute other nuts such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.
    This recipe works well with any brand of air fryer including Ninja Foodi, Gourmia, Vortex, Nuwave, Cuisinart, Cosori, Power XL and Power Air.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
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