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Air Fryer Apple Fritters – air fryer desserts easy recipes apple

These air fryer apple fritters are everything I love in a fall treat—warm, spiced, slightly crisp on the outside, and full of apple chunks on the inside. The best part? You don't need to deep-fry anything. Just a trusty air fryer and a little bit of time. I remember making these with my kids on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The kitchen smelled like cinnamon and childhood. If you're craving something sweet but don't want to turn on the oven or make a mess, this recipe is your friend. It’s a dessert that checks all the boxes—quick, easy, and ridiculously good. And if you're like me and think apples belong in everything once September hits, you’re going to be obsessed.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, air fryer desserts easy recipes apple, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes ninja creami
Servings: 6 fritters
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced apples (peeled)
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
  2. Stir in the milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  3. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the basket, leaving space between each fritter.
  7. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  8. Let them cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze if desired.