Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is a delicious dessert that is perfect for Fall. This air fryer apple crisp is all things comforting.

A delicious apple filling topped with a tasty crunchy filling. Just writing about it makes my mouth water.

Best of all, I made single servings in ramekins in my air fryer.

If you don’t have ramekins use silicone moulds. They work very well too.

So there you have it, perfect small desserts that you can have any time. 

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

1.Quick and Easy: You can have this easy dessert ready and done in under 30 minutes.

Much faster in air fryer as compared to oven.

2. Healthier Option: Less oil, less guilt. That's the air fryer way. But, it still tastes so good!

3. Versatility: Have it as a dessert or a sweet indulgence.

Or have it for breakfast coupled with some yogurt.

Ingredients

1. Apples: I have used Fuji Apples here. Even Pink lady are lovely. 

2. Sugar: Just a little is needed with the apples for the right sweetness.

3. Ground Cinnamon & Nutmeg: They go so well with apples for their delicious aroma and taste.

4. Lemon juice: This prevents the apples from turning black and also adds a zesty flavour.

Crisp Topping

1. Rolled Oats: These give the crisp its signature texture.

2. All-purpose Flour: Helps bind the ingredients. You can use processed flour too.

3. Brown Sugar: For a lovely caramel taste.

4. Vegan Butter: I have used unsalted vegan butter here for a buttery taste. You can use regular butter if you eat dairy.

5. A pinch of salt: To enhance all the flavours.

Variations and Substitutions

1. Swap Apples: This recipe works really well with pears too.

2. Use oil: Use coconut oil instead of vegan butter. You can also use butter for a dairy option.

3. Nutty Crunch: Some chopped walnuts, cashews or pistachio enhance the crunch here.

4. Use maple syrup: In place of sugar or brown sugar, you can use maple syrup or honey (for non vegans).

Serving Suggestions

1. With vanilla ice cream: Warm apple crisp with cold ice cream is just so gorgeous.

A match made in heaven.

2. With whipped cream: Whipped cream complements this apple crisp beautifully.

3. Breakfast: Pair it with yogurt (plant-based or dairy) or have it with milk.

It is delicious.

4. With Caramel sauce: This is how my son loves it. So decadent.

Instructions

Take 2 apples. Cut them in half. Core them and then peel off the skin.

Cut them into small cubes. Assemble the spice mix, lemon juice and vegan butter.

Mix apple cubes with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, vegan butter and lemon juice. 

Spoon the cubed apples into 5 ramekins of 6 oz. size or about 175 gm. This makes 5 small serves.

For topping:

Combine together rolled oats with all-purpose or processed flour, brown sugar, melted vegan butter or oil and a pinch of salt.

Mix them well and keep aside.

Air fryer Instructions

Place the ramekins in air fryer basket. Depending upon the size of your air fryer, you may two or more at one go.

I have not preheated the air fryer at this time.

Air fry at 380F or 180C for about 8-10 minutes till apples get cooked but are not totally mushy.

The tops become caramelized.

Check by using a fork.

Now spoon the topping mixture on top of the apples.

Air fry at 380F or 180C for 3-4 minutes till the topping gets crispy and brown sugar has melted and become dark.

Take out the apple crisp and serve hot.

Your delicious single serving apple crisp in air fryer is ready.

I have done these in ramekins but you can easily replicate the recipe using silicone cupcake or other molds.

Remember to be careful as the ramekins are very hot. So use tongs or mittens while taking them out.

This apple crisp is a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Looking for more Thanksgiving ideas, then try these No cook Thanksgiving Appetizers.

Expert Tips

1. Try different types of apples for an interesting taste. You can use Granny Smith for a tart taste. Fuji, Honey dew are nice and sweet.

2. Be careful when handling the ramekins as they are very hot. You need to use tongs or mittens.

3. Adjust the sugar used in the recipe according to the sweetness levels you enjoy and also depending upon the sweetness of apples.

4. Wait for the apple crisp to cool down before refrigerating or freezing it when storing leftovers.

5. You can store the leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat and consume.

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