Single Serving Air Fryer Apple Crisp - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Apple Crisp is the essential Fall dessert and it can be made in the Air Fryer! Bet you didn't know you can make sweet things in your air fryer didn't you?

Most of my air fryer recipes you've seen on my blog have been savory recipes and for the longest time, I've been wanting to experiment making sweet recipes in the air fryer.

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The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Oreos with Crescent Roll Dough, Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, and Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli.

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  • Ingredients for Apple Crisp
  • Topping
  • How to make Air Fryer Apple Crisp
  • What to serve with Apple Crisp
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Other Air Fryer Recipes
  • Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Ingredients for Apple Crisp

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  • Apples (any kind)- Fuji, Honey Crisp, Granny Smith, Gala, or Red Delicious. Honey Crisp is better in the Fall.
  • Cinnamon- Is a spice that comes from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum.
  • Lemon Juice- is a citrus juice made from squeezing the juice of fresh lemons. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in cooking, baking, and beverages.
  • Brown sugar- Is made by combining granulated white sugar with molasses, which gives it a brown color and a slightly different taste than regular white sugar.

Topping

  • Flour- Most baking recipes will require some type of flour. In order to get the right amount level off the flour with a spoon.
  • Salt- Kosher salt is the best for baking
  • Old fashioned oats- Also known as rolled oats, are a type of oatmeal that has been steamed and rolled to create flat, oval-shaped flakes. They are a popular breakfast food and can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave with water or milk.
  • Cold butter - Is what creates the crumbly streusel topping that goes on top of the apple crisp. It sticks to the oats and makes that nice crunching topping that everyone loves!
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Topping Ingredients

Flour, brown sugar, salt, old fashioned oats, and butter

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How to make Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Apple crisp should have a crisp and buttery streusel topping and the air fryer is really good at producing that. The apples cook covered for 15 minutes. Then the foil gets removed and the apples will bake for another 5 minutes is up, then I add the streusel topping on and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. I’ve tried making apple crisp before in an Instant Pot and that was more like apple oatmeal. The topping didn’t even get crispy at all.

Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F. Butter a 5-in oval baking dish.

Step 2: Peel, core, and cut the apples into small cubes. Combine the apples with the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour into the dish.

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Step 3: Cover the dish with the aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Open up the air fryer and continue cooking for 5 more minutes uncovered.

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Step 3: To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.

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Place the crisp back in your air fryer uncovered for 5 more minutes.

What to serve with Apple Crisp

Enjoy with some melted caramel sauce on top, whipped topping, or vanilla bean ice cream!

Recipe FAQs

What kind of dishes can I use in my air fryer?

Some air fryers come with an accessory kit that include a baking pan and silicon cupcake molds but others don't and you have to buy items separately. I bought this smaller pie plate at a kitchen store and couldn't wait to test it with my air fryer with this apple crisp recipe.

Can I use ramekins be used in the air fryer?

Some examples of dishes that work in an air fryer are 4 oz ramekins, aluminum pans, pyrex, and my ceramic 5" in pie dish that I bought at a kitchen supply store. Another key to baking in your air fryer is to make sure the pan fits in the air fryer basket you have. That's pretty much a no brainer right?

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.

Is air fried food healthy?

When you compare air fried food to deep-fried food it is much healthier because there is hardly any oil used at all. The only oil I use is from my Pam cooking spray.

Other Air Fryer Recipes

  • Air Fryer Filet O Fish (Mcdonald's Copycat)
  • Air Fryer Beef Enchiladas
  • Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
  • Air Fryer Oreos without Crescent Roll Dough

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Air Fryer Apple Crisp

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 30 min
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Description

Apple Crisp is the essential Fall dessert and it can be made in the Air Fryer! Bet you didn't know you can make sweet things in your air fryer didn't you?

Ingredients

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  • 2 chopped apples (any kind)
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar

Topping:

  • 2 ½ tablespoons of flour
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons of old fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons of cold butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F. Butter a 5in oval baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and cut the apples into small cubes. Combine the apples with the lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour into the dish.
  3. Cover the dish with the aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Open up the air fryer and continue cooking for 5 more minutes uncovered.
  4. To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.
  5. Place the crisp back in your air fryer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
  6. Enjoy with some melted caramel sauce on top, whipped topping, or vanilla ice cream!

Notes

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  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 355
  • Sugar: 37.5
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 61.5g
  • Fiber: 6.8g
  • Protein: 3.3g

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  1. Jenna says

    Thanks, Vanessa!

  2. Vanessa says

    This was delicious and super easy to make! I used vegan butter. I don’t have a mixer so I just chopped the cold butter small and then hand mixed it with a paddle style spatula. Worked like a charm!

  3. Jenna says

    Thanks so much!

  4. nicole says

    my bf and I absolutely loved this!

  5. Jenna says

    Thanks Cheryl!

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Single Serving Air Fryer Apple Crisp - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

How do you make apple crisp not watery? ›

Lemon juice and vanilla extract – both of these are for complexity of flavor in your apple filling. You could leave them out if you don't have them, but they make a noticeable difference in the final product. Cornstarch or arrowroot starch – this is how we get a thick and not watery apple crisp!

What are the best apples for apple crisp? ›

When it comes to finding the best apple for your crisp, go with a crisp, tart variety that stands up well to baking, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Or, go for it – try mixing the two together if you've got both on hand. Golden Delicious is another great choice for crisp hausarbeit schreiben lassen kosten.

What's the difference between apple crumble and apple crisp? ›

Like an apple crisp, an apple crumble is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping. But unlike the crisp, the crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts. Instead, a crumble's topping is more like streusel, made with flour, sugar and butter.

Does apple crisp need to be refrigerated after baking? ›

Does Apple Crisp Need to be Refrigerated? Though not required, I recommend that this apple crisp be refrigerated after it bakes and cools. This will keep it fresh longer and prevent it from spoiling.

Why didn't my apple crisp get crispy? ›

How can I make my apple crisp crispy? If your butter to flour to sugar ratio is off, it will result in a less crispy topping. You want to be careful not to add too much flour or too little. Also, we love adding old fashioned rolled oats to our crumble because it really gives it a nice crunch.

Why do you put lemon juice over the apples when making an apple crisp? ›

Lemon juice keeps the flesh of your apples from turning brown before you bake them, making for a more appealing presentation. This way you can prepare your apple crisp with oatmeal before you start dinner, then set it on the counter until you're ready to bake.

How do you thicken apple crisp? ›

Adding cornstarch and flour to the apple mixture will help bring your crisp's filling together. You want to make sure you have a nice balance of the sweet and tart in your dessert.

How many apples make a cup? ›

About 3/4 of an average sliced or cubed apple equates to a single cup. However, it really depends on the size of your apple and how you'll be cutting it. In a perfect world, you'll start with a medium apple. It's about the same size as a tennis ball (or about 2 ½ – 2 ¾ inches in diameter).

Does it matter what apples you use in apple crisp? ›

What Makes A Good Apple For Apple Crisp? The best apples for baking keep their structure under heat, which prevents the chunks of fruit from turning into mush after baking. The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use in apple pies and apple crisps.

How do you know when an apple crisp is done? ›

Bake the apple crisp until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp, about 45 minutes. Serve the crisps warm with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream, if desired.

What is the secret to good crumble? ›

❓FAQ
  • Use cold butter. This will help to create a crumbly texture that will not stick together when baking.
  • Use a mix of flour and oats. The oats will add a bit of crunch and texture to the topping.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients. The crumble topping should be made with a "coarse" crumb.
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Why is it called Brown Betty? ›

This has led some historians to believe that Betty was the name of the cook and creator of the recipe and that brown was in reference to her skin color.

Why is my apple crisp always dry? ›

Not enough butter, and your topping will be a dry, floury mess. Too much butter and your topping will become a greasy blob or disappointingly soggy. Some recipes will ask you to cut in cold butter along with your dry ingredients, resulting in pea-size pieces that are sprinkled across the hot fruit filling.

Can you make apple crisp ahead of time and reheat? ›

From the brown sugar crumble topping to the cinnamon coated tender apples underneath, it is the kind of dessert that you can count on to be a crowd pleaser. And one of the best things about this sweet treat is how it can easily be made ahead and how great the leftovers are when reheated.

Why does my apple crisp look dry? ›

FAQ for Apple Crumble

Just watch how it comes out though - if it seems super dry and isn't holding together when you squeeze it, you can add in a little more butter.

How do you thicken apple crisp filling? ›

Adding cornstarch and flour to the apple mixture will help bring your crisp's filling together. You want to make sure you have a nice balance of the sweet and tart in your dessert.

What if my crumble is too liquidy? ›

If you think it's too wet, add a little more flour to soak up the extra butter.

How do you fix a watery apple pie after baking? ›

The best way to thicken runny apple pie filling before baking it is to add some cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour to your mix. To fix a runny pie that's already been baked, simply let it cool to see if it will congeal naturally. If not, you can stick it back in the oven for a bit longer.

Why is my apple crumble watery? ›

When you cook apples, the pectin in them breaks down, making the apples watery. The lower pH value of tart apples reduces the amount of pectin that breaks down, so the apples hold their shape and get less mushy.

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