Air Fryer Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
Craving a healthy and quick comfort food? Prepare these caramelized cinnamon apples, cooked in an air fryer in no time, and you won’t regret it!
You’ll get delicious baked apples with a cinnamon and caramel flavor, light (I used whole cane sugar), gluten-free, and vegan. Tried and tested recipe, you can’t go wrong. Perfect as a healthy snack during the day.
The benefits of air frying are numerous: no need to preheat the oven, cooking is faster, cheaper, and healthier (requires very little fat), fewer pots and dishes to wash, and no smoke or odors.
Note that the temperature and cooking times are generally indicative, as much depends on your type of air fryer, but all my Blog’s recipes are thoroughly tested by me first, so they are more than reliable. Anyway, I recommend checking the cooking every now and then to best adjust time and temperature to your fryer.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 94.07 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.28 (g) of which sugars 22.36 (g)
- Proteins 0.45 (g)
- Fat 0.11 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 2.23 (g)
- Sodium 3.46 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Air Fryer Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
- 2 Golden apples
- 1/3 cup whole cane sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Tools
- Air Fryer Philips XXL
- Apple Corer
- Air Fryer Paper Liners without holes
- Mats non-stick, perforated for air fryer
- Tongs for air fryer
Steps for Air Fryer Caramelized Cinnamon Apples
Wash the apples, remove the core, and peel them. Then coat them in a mix of whole cane sugar and cinnamon, filling the core hole with sugar as well.
Gently place the apples in the air fryer basket, lined with a non-perforated disposable air fryer paper liner
Set the air fryer temperature to 356°F and program the cooking for about 20 minutes, then at 392°F for another 10 minutes.
Once cooked and caramelized, place the apples on a plate, preferably using the appropriate air fryer tongs.
Slice the apples and serve them while still warm, if possible. Ideal as a quick and healthy snack.
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These Air Fryer Paper Liners, disposable, without holes do not dirty the fryer, but hot air circulates because they are very thin. They are also oil and water-resistant, non-stick, do not burn, and can be used in a regular oven. I often use this convenient perforated parchment paper for the air fryer, non-stick easy to clean, can also be used in a conventional oven.
Recently, I have also discovered these very useful non-stick, perforated mats for air fryers, they can replace parchment paper and protect the air fryer.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How do you store caramelized baked apples?
Let the apples cool and then store them in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3/4 days. You can also freeze them in sliced portions for 2-3 months.
Air fryer parchment paper: which one to choose?
If using the air fryer for food that drips (like batter), it’s better to use parchment paper trays WITHOUT holes (the paper is very light and air and heat still circulate). If the foods to be cooked in the air fryer are dry and do not drip, it’s preferable to use perforated parchment paper. I have recently also discovered very useful non-stick, perforated mats for air fryers, they can replace parchment paper and protect the air fryer. (see Shopping Tips above).
